Dell Vostro 1400 (PP26L) WLAN Card Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the WLAN Card on your Vostro 1400 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 1400 WLAN Card.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
Vostro 1400 WLAN Card

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Vostro 1400 WLAN Card

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 1400 WLAN Card

Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.
  • Slide the battery out.
Turn the laptop over an open it up.

Step 2

  • Turn the laptop over an open it up.
  • Using a flat head screw driver pry up the power button cover starting on the right side and work your way to the left.
Turn the laptop over an open it up.Using a flat head screw driver pry up the power button cover starting on the right side and work your way to the left.
Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws.

Step 3

  • Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard up and position it above the power button.
  • Carefully pivot up the blue latch on the keyboard cable connector and slide the cable out.
Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws.Carefully lift the keyboard up and position it above the power button.
Unplug the WLAN antenna cables.

Step 4

  • Unplug the WLAN antenna cables.
  • Unscrew the 2mm x 3mm screw.
  • Remove the WLAN card from the motherboard.
Unplug the WLAN antenna cables. Unscrew the 2mm x 3mm screw.

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