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Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement

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  1. Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Make sure that the laptop is shut off before attempting to remove any components from the device.

    • The laptop in this example did not have a battery equipped.

    • Locate the spring latch on the bottom of the device that will unlatch the battery.

    • Hold the spring latch in the open position and pull the battery out of its recess.

  2. Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement, Mini Card: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement, Mini Card: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement, Mini Card: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the mini card access panel marked with a radio tower emblem on the bottom of the laptop near the battery bay.

    • Use a JIS 1 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw securing the panel to the device.

    • The captive screw will not come off of the panel.

    • Carefully remove the panel by prying it upwards, unlocking it from the tabs that are securing it in place.

  3. Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the two wires on the mini card by carefully plucking them upwards by the metal contact points at the terminals.

    • Do not pluck the contacts off of the terminals by pulling on the wires, this can damage the cables.

    • Remove (1) 2mm screw from the bottom left corner of the mini card with a JIS 1 screwdriver.

  4. Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 14 L401X Mini Card Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the mini card as it flips upward.

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