Dell Inspiron 16-7610 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

If you are dealing with issues like network stability or even network failure on your Dell Inspiron 16-7610 laptop, follow this guide to replace the Wi-Fi card in the laptop. A new network card should improve the Wi-Fi performance when compared to the older card.

Before beginning this repair, power off your laptop, unplug from the AC adapter, and unplug the battery from the motherboard.

What you need

Step 1 Back Case

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Flip the device over, so the backside is facing up.
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove seven 4.00 mm screws.
Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew or loosen two captive screws at the right and left corner near the hinges.
The last two screws should remain in the back case and can't be removed.

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Step 2

-Use the opening tool between the seams of the top and bottom case to pry the back case off of the laptop.
Undo the clips gently as you pry the back of the device to avoid breaking them when removing the back case.
Remove the back case from the device.

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Step 3 Wi-Fi Card

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the Wi-Fi card bracket to the system board.
Lift the Wi-Fi card bracket off of the Wi-Fi card.

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Step 4

Tool used on this step:

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Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or tweezers under the wire until it's snug against the connector, and pry straight up from the board to disconnect the coaxial cables from the Wi-Fi card.
Slide the Wi-Fi card from the slot to remove it from the device.