Dell Inspiron 7573 2-in-1 Wi-Fi Card Replacement

ID: 147142

Description: This guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Make sure computer is off before you begin.
2. Remove the four 5 mm screws from the bottom edge of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
3. Loosen the remaining six captive screws from the bottom cover with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

4. Using a spudger, pry off the bottom cover by gently prying from corner to corner in order to disengage the plastic clips.
5. Lift off the bottom cover.
6. After the base cover is removed, your laptop should look similar as depicted in the images provided.

7. Remove the four 3 mm screws holding the battery in place with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

8. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
9. Lift the battery out from the laptop case.

10. Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the 3 mm screw that secures the wireless-card bracket and wireless card to the I/O board.
11. Lift the wireless-card bracket off of the wireless card.
12. Disconnect the white and black antenna cables from the wireless card.
13. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless card slot.