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Stripped wifi screw vostro 1520

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Asymmetricblog, Dec 27, 2010.

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  1. Asymmetricblog

    Asymmetricblog Notebook Consultant

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    Has anybody else had trouble removing the screw that holds the half-height wifi card? I was trying to upgrade from Intel 5100 to 5300.
     
    Asymmetricblog, Dec 27, 2010
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    No. The challenge is to have a good quality screwdriver of the right size.

    Now you have stripped the screw you will have to buy a stud extractor set.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 28, 2010
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    Thank you. By the way, you're probably one of the most helpful dudes on earth. I really appreciate your effort.
     
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