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.
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Flip the device over, so the backside is facing up.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove seven 4.00 mm screws.
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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew or loosen two captive screws at the right and left corner near the hinges.
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-Use the opening tool between the seams of the top and bottom case to pry the back case off of the laptop.
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Undo the clips gently as you pry the back of the device to avoid breaking them when removing the back case.
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Remove the back case from the device.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the Wi-Fi card bracket to the system board.
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Lift the Wi-Fi card bracket off of the Wi-Fi card.
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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.
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Slide the Wi-Fi card from the slot to remove it from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Only 6 screws have to be removed - the central one on the hinge area can remain.
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