Dell XPS 15 9560 Wireless Card Replacement

Written By: Jada Houser
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Dell XPS 15 9560 Wireless Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

If your Dell XPS 15 9560 is unable to connect to any wireless network, and no solution has been found by changing software settings or troubleshooting the router, the problem may lie in the wireless card. At these times, the wireless card may be damaged or faulty and a replacement is needed.

The wireless card is responsible for receiving a wireless network signal and allowing you to access the internet.

Before beginning, make sure the laptop is off and the laptop is disconnected from any power source.

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    • Before beginning, unplug the charger and any peripheries. If possible, discharge your battery below 25%.

    • Shut the laptop down.

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    • Using a T5 Torx screwdriver, remove ten 4.0 mm screws from the back panel of the laptop.

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    • Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove two 5 mm screws underneath the XPS badge door.

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    • Wedge the scribe between the backplate and remove the bottom base cover.

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    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the single 4.0 mm screw securing the wireless card base to the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the wireless card cables from the wireless card.

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    • Slide the wireless card out of its slot.

Conclusion

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

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