Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Wifi Adapter Replacement Repair Guide

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                          2 minutes

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Battery
2 steps
WiFi Adapter
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Introduction

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Step 1

              Battery

To prevent injury and loss of data, ensure the device is turned off.
Slide the release latches out toward the edges to unlock the battery.

To prevent injury and loss of data, ensure the device is turned off.

Slide the release latches out toward the edges to unlock the battery.

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Step 2

Remove the battery by pulling it up and out.

Remove the battery by pulling it up and out.

Step 3

              WiFi Adapter

On the bottom of the laptop locate the removable panel and screw holding it to the body. Loosen the screw and take the cover off.

On the bottom of the laptop locate the removable panel and screw holding it to the body. Loosen the screw and take the cover off.

Step 4

Remove the black and white antenna cable from the wifi adapter by pinching the gold contacts with the tips of your finger, or you can use tweezers, and pull them straight away from the adapter.
Unscrew the single 5mm Phillips 0 screw on the top right of the adapter. The adapter should start to angle away from the body of the computer. Once the screw is off completely, pull the adapter out of the data slot.

Remove the black and white antenna cable from the wifi adapter by pinching the gold contacts with the tips of your finger, or you can use tweezers, and pull them straight away from the adapter.

Unscrew the single 5mm Phillips 0 screw on the top right of the adapter. The adapter should start to angle away from the body of the computer. Once the screw is off completely, pull the adapter out of the data slot.

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

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