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Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide helps you to upgrade or replace your wireless card to a new Wi-Fi standard if you have determined that the reason your wireless internet is not working is because of a hardware issue with the card.

What you need

  1. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer upside down with the battery facing you.

    • Turn the computer off and disconnect the charging cable from the computer.

    • Failure to unplug the charging cable may result in electric shock.

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  2. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push the switch as far to the right as possible to unlock the battery.

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  3. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery using two hands and pull it away from the computer.

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  5. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 4.7mm Phillips #1 screws on the bottom panel of the laptop.

    • Two 4.7mm Philips #1 screws

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  6. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the panel up from the indented area.

    • This indent should provide enough grip to remove the panel with ease.

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  7. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3.9mm Phillips #1 screw in the upper right corner of the wireless card.

    • One 3.9mm Phillips #1 screw

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  8. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the card out at an angle and carefully remove it.

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  9. Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS M1530 Wireless Card Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the antenna cables from the card by prying them straight up off the board.

    • It's best to use an ESD-safe tool, such as a nylon spudger, rather than the metal spudger shown in the photo.

    • Note the order of colors for the antenna cables indicated on the card.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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