How to Remove the LAN (network) Cable from the Latitude 7280, Latitude 7480, Latitude 7490, Latitude 5501, Latitude 5410, Vostro 5468, and Vostro 5568
Summary: This article gives instructions on how to remove the LAN (network) cable from Latitude 7280, Latitude 7480, Latitude 7490, Latitude 5501, Latitude 5410, Vostro 5468, and Vostro 5568 if it is sticking or does not come out. ...
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Symptoms
Removing the LAN (network) cable when it feels like it is stuck or caught and does not come out.
Cause
See resolution section.
Resolution
Instructions:
- Identify the LAN (network) port.
Image - LAN port
- Observe the movement in the port when the cable is attached.
Image - Port movement
- The best way to remove the cable from the computer is by pushing downward on RJ45 port while pressing the release tab.
Warning: Pulling upward on RJ45 port while pressing the release tab makes Ethernet cable difficult to remove; cable feels like it is getting caught and sometimes feels stuck, so more force is required to remove. Using more force can damage the RJ45 port.
Image - incorrect removal
Affected Products
Latitude 7480, Latitude 7490, Vostro 14 5468Article Properties
Article Number: 000063816
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 14 Oct 2021
Version: 4
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