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Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement

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    1. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Simultaneously slide the battery latches (outlined by the red box) to the dock connector in the middle.

      • This will release the battery. Just slide the battery away from the computer.

      • Open up the computer and press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. This drains any power left inside the computer.

      • This is important, as if electricity remains in the notebook, it can shock you and damage the logic board.

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    2. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Loosen the center screw with a philips screw driver. This is the only screw that needs to be loosened.

      • It can't be removed as it is captive the the bottom plate.

      • Now slide the plate away from the dock connector.

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    3. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a plastic opening tool or a spudger to remove the antennas.

      • I use my fingers, but the picture shows and iPod opening tool because most adults have bigger fingers.

      • I'm 14, so my fingers are small enough.

      • Some E6400 models have a card with three connections-a gray wire in the middle-marked appropriately.

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    4. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • remove the one and only philips screw securing the WiFi card in place.

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    5. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • The card should instantly pop to an angle less than 45 degrees once the screw is removed.

      • Now simply pull the card strait away from the slot.

      • Install a new card by sliding it in the direction of the arrow and pressing firmly down until it clicks.

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    6. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the bottom plate on.

      • Slide it to the rear of the notebook. (battery compartment)

      • Tighten the screw.

      • Do not over-tighten. Doing so will strip the screw.

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    7. Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 WiFi Card Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the battery in until it clicks.

      • Press the power button.

      • AND it works.

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Conclusion

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.

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