In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Wireless WLAN Card on your Dell Inspiron 6400 / E1505 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 Inspiron 6400 / E1505 Wireless WLAN Card.
Before you begin
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Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screw driver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 6400 / E1505 Wireless WLAN Card
![On the bottom of the laptop, slide the battery latch to the right and lift the battery out.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505Battery-300x227.jpg)
![On the bottom of the laptop, slide the battery latch to the right and lift the battery out.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505Battery-300x227.jpg)
Step 1
- On the bottom of the laptop, slide the battery latch to the right and lift the battery out.
![On the right side of the power button, place a flat head screw driver into the slot and carefully pry up the power button cover.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505PowerButtonCover-300x168.jpg)
![On the right side of the power button, place a flat head screw driver into the slot and carefully pry up the power button cover.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505PowerButtonCover-300x168.jpg)
Step 2
- Open the laptop display as far as possible.
- On the right side of the power button, place a flat head screw driver into the slot and carefully pry up the power button cover.
![Carefully lift the keyboard up and place it onto the LCD screen to reveal the keyboard cable connection.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardScrews25x5-300x168.jpg)
![Carefully lift the keyboard up and place it onto the LCD screen to reveal the keyboard cable connection.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardScrews25x5-300x168.jpg)
Step 3
- Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
- Carefully lift the keyboard up and place it onto the LCD screen to reveal the keyboard cable connection.
![Pivot the keyboard cable latch up and remove the cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardCable-300x168.jpg)
![Pivot the keyboard cable latch up and remove the cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardCable-300x168.jpg)
Step 4
- Pivot the keyboard cable latch up and remove the cable.
![Press the wireless card latch up until the card pivots up at a 45 degree angle.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505WLANCables-300x168.jpg)
![Press the wireless card latch up until the card pivots up at a 45 degree angle.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505WLANCables-300x168.jpg)
Step 5
- Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
- Press the wireless card latch up until the card pivots up at a 45 degree angle.
- Remove the wireless card from the motherboard.
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