Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement
Nicholas Ouimet and 8 other contributors
Last updated on Mar 1, 2019
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓I will be showing you how to remove, and replace the WiFi card in your Dell latitude E6400. The entire process shouldn't take more than 10 minutes, as only 2 screws need to be removed to remove the card.
What you need
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Simultaneously slide the battery latches (outlined by the red box) to the dock connector in the middle.
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This will release the battery. Just slide the battery away from the computer.
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Open up the computer and press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. This drains any power left inside the computer.
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This is important, as if electricity remains in the notebook, it can shock you and damage the logic board.
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Loosen the center screw with a philips screw driver. This is the only screw that needs to be loosened.
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It can't be removed as it is captive the the bottom plate.
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Now slide the plate away from the dock connector.
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Use a plastic opening tool or a spudger to remove the antennas.
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I use my fingers, but the picture shows and iPod opening tool because most adults have bigger fingers.
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I'm 14, so my fingers are small enough.
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The card should instantly pop to an angle less than 45 degrees once the screw is removed.
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Now simply pull the card strait away from the slot.
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Install a new card by sliding it in the direction of the arrow and pressing firmly down until it clicks.
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Slide the bottom plate on.
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Slide it to the rear of the notebook. (battery compartment)
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Tighten the screw.
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Do not over-tighten. Doing so will strip the screw.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Why is your soundcloud linked as the wifi card site. It is really not appropriate considering how great of a job you did with the instructions for this repair.
