Dell Precision M2300 (PP18L) Wireless WLAN Card Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Wireless WLAN Card on your Dell Precision M2300 (PP18L) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Precision M2300 (PP18L) Wireless WLAN Card .

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision M2300 Wireless WLAN Card

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Precision M2300 Wireless WLAN Card

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Precision M2300 Wireless WLAN Card

Slide the battery down and lift out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latches over.
  • Slide the battery down and lift out of the laptop.
Slide the battery down and lift out of the laptop. Slide the battery latches over.
Using a flat head screwdriver, pry up the power button cover using the slot on the right side.

Step 2

  • Turn the laptop over and open it as wide as possible, approximately 180 degrees.
  • Using a flat head screwdriver, pry up the power button cover using the slot on the right side.
  • Carefully unsnap the power button cover, starting from the right and working your way left.
Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over to reveal the keyboard cable.

Step 3

  • Remove the (3) 2mm x 3mm screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over to reveal the keyboard cable.
Unplug the keyboard cable by lifting the blue ribbon straight up.

Step 4

  • Unhook the keyboard cable retaining clip by pivoting the blue clip up.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable by lifting the blue ribbon straight up.
Unplug the keyboard cable by lifting the blue ribbon straight up. Unhook the keyboard cable retaining clip by pivoting the blue clip up.
Press the clips, on the left and right side of the WLAN card, forward until the card pivots up.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables.
  • Press the clips, on the left and right side of the WLAN card, forward until the card pivots up.
  • Slide the card from the motherboard.
Press the clips, on the left and right side of the WLAN card, forward until the card pivots up. Slide the card from the motherboard.

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