This video shows how to replace the wireless card on the Inspiron/Vostro 13 5310.
Before you begin, power off the system and disconnect all the attached peripherals, and remove any micro-SD card installed in the micro-SD card slot on your computer.
Ensure that the power adapter has been disconnected from your computer and that you always use ESD protection when working inside the system.
To enter Service Mode, hold down the B key on the keyboard and press the power button for 3 seconds or until the Dell Logo appears on the screen.
After the ready-to-proceed message appears on the screen, press any key to proceed. The computer emits three short beeps and shuts down immediately.
To begin, loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Then, remove the five screws that secure the base cover to the assembly.
Pry the base cover from the gap created between the base cover and the palm-rest assembly, and then continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. To remove the wireless card, remove the screw that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board.
Lift the wireless card bracket off the wireless card. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. Slide and lift the wireless card from the M.2 card slot on the system board.
To install the wireless card, connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. Align the notches on the wireless card with the tabs on the M.2 card slot on the system board.
Slide the wireless card into the M.2 card slot on the system board. Place the wireless card bracket on the wireless card.
Replace the screw that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. Re-install the base cover by aligning and placing the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly — press the edges and sides of the base cover until it snaps into place.
Tighten the two captive screws and replace the five screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Exit Service Mode, Connect to the power-adapter to the computer and press on the power button to power on the computer and exit service mode.
If you need more information or assistance, go to Dell.com/Support/Manuals.
