Dell Latitude XT WiFi Catcher Switch Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the WiFi Catcher Switch on your Latitude XT laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude XT WiFi Catcher Switch.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude XT Wifi Catcher Switch

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT WiFi Catcher Switch

Slide the latches over and remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over and remove the battery.
Slide the latches over and remove the battery.Slide the latches over and remove the battery.
Remove the hard drive bracket.

Step 2

  • Loosen the hard drive bracket screws.
  • Remove the hard drive bracket.
Remove the hard drive bracket.Loosen the hard drive bracket screws.
Remove the hard drive and connector.

Step 3

  • Unplug the hard drive connector.
  • Remove the hard drive and connector.
Remove the hard drive and connector.Unplug the hard drive connector.
Remove the access door.

Step 4

  • Loosen the screw.
  • Remove the access door.
Remove the access door.Loosen the screw.
Separate the latches and remove the memory stick.

Step 5

  • Separate the latches and remove the memory stick.
Separate the latches and remove the memory stick.Separate the latches and remove the memory stick.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 6

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
Unplug the antenna cables.Unplug the antenna cables.
Press the clips up and remove the wireless cards.

Step 7

  • Press the clips up and remove the wireless cards.
Press the clips up and remove the wireless cards.Press the clips up and remove the wireless cards.Press the clips up and remove the wireless cards.Press the clips up and remove the wireless cards.
Remove the hinge cover.

Step 8

  • Remove the hinge cover screws.
  • Remove the hinge cover.
Remove the hinge cover.Remove the hinge cover screws.
Remove the bottom screws.

Step 9

  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the rear hinge screws.

Step 10

  • Remove the rear hinge screws.
Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.

Step 11

  • Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.
Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.
Carefully lift the keyboard.

Step 12

  • Remove the screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard.Remove the screws.
Unplug the keyboard cables.

Step 13

  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 14

  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Loosen the antenna cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the display assembly.

Step 15

  • Remove the hinge screws.
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the screws.

Step 16

  • Unplug the palmrest cable.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Unsnap the palmrest from the base.
Remove the screws.Unsnap the palmrest from the base.
Remove the screws.

Step 17

  • Unplug the motherboard cables.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the screws.Remove the motherboard.Unplug the motherboard cables.
Remove the wifi switch circuit board.

Step 18

  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the wifi switch circuit board.
Remove the wifi switch circuit board.Remove the screw.
Latitude XT Wifi Catcher Switch

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Latitude XT Wifi Catcher Switch

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