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Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace your Dell Inspiron 15-7537 WiFi card if you have determined your WiFi connection issues are caused by a faulty WiFi card.

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  1. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement, Bottom Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the display is closed. Then, flip the computer over so that you can see the bottom cover.

    • Loosen the two 5 mm Phillips #0 on the upper edge of the cover.

    • These screws will stay captive to the case.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5 mm interior screws that connect the cover to the assembly using the same Philips head screwdriver from the previous step.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the base cover from the rest of bottom cover.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement, Remove the WiFi Card: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement, Remove the WiFi Card: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Completely unscrew the 2 mm screw that connects the WiFi card to the mother board using a Philips head screwdriver.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the two antennas (one black and one white) from the wireless card.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the WiFi card.

    • To place a new WiFi card, connect the antenna cables to the WiFi card. The white cable goes to the white triangle, and the black cable goes to the black triangle.

    • Avoid damaging the card by not placing any cables underneath the card.

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