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    Screw for WWAN card ?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Bidule, May 3, 2010.

  1. Bidule

    Bidule Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys

    Does anybody know the screw size for the wwan card in the XPS 1640 ?
    I bought a card but it didn't came with the screws and i don't know what size to order. :confused:

    Thanks
     
    Bidule, May 3, 2010
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  2. cbaty08

    cbaty08 Notebook Evangelist

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    If no one has an answer what I would do is just go to the hardware store with the darn thing and see what fits!
     
    cbaty08, May 3, 2010
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  3. Bidule

    Bidule Notebook Guru

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    They are so tiny, i don't think general hardware stores have screws that small
     
    Bidule, May 4, 2010
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    css_jay99 Notebook Consultant

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    1) try looking on ebay
    2) if you have on old busted notebook, open it up, im sure 1 will fit
     
    css_jay99, May 6, 2010
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    happyguy82 Newbie

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    Found it. Search for Dell 1640 screw on eBay. I'm ordering the set. If you just need one for the WiFi card, let me know. Send me a PM here or something.

    Cheers.
     
    happyguy82, Oct 25, 2010
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