Latitude 5590 Owners Manual

Removing the WLAN card

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. base cover
   2. battery
3. To remove the WLAN card:
   1. Remove the M2x3 screw (1) that secures the WLAN card to the laptop [1].
   2. Lift the metal bracket that secures the WLAN cables to the WLAN card [2].
   3. Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
      NOTE The WLAN card is held in place with an adhesive foam spacer. When removing the wireless card from the system, make sure the adhesive pad stays on the system board/chassis frame during the prying process. If the adhesive pad is removed from the system along with the wireless card, adhere it back to the system.
   4. Pull the WLAN card to release it from the connector on the system board[4].
      NOTE Ensure NOT to pull the WLAN card more than 35°, to avoid pin damage.