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​I am sure this has been answered numerous times but my wireless connections is not picking up any internet connection. Our router is a Netgear N600 Dual Broadband WNDR3400.​

​I have a Dell Vostro 1500 with a WLAN wireless card. Previously my hard drive was replaced. And now the wireless card does not recognize any connection. When I turn the computer on and put in the user name and password for internet connection. This will even happen when I am at starbucks, no connection is made. ​

​I did take the back panel off to attempt an identify the problem myself. Could I have caused a elctrostatic spark and disable the card? The computer has been known to become warm after prolonged use, is it possible this card is fried?​

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