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Acer Aspire 4520-5464 WiFi Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

How to replace the WiFi Wireless Card of an Acer Aspire 4520-5464 laptop.

What you need

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    • Shut down the computer and disconnect all external devices and cables.

    • Flip the computer over.

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    • Ensure that the battery compartment lock tab is in the unlocked position.

    • Slide the sliding black tab away from the battery compartment.

    • The inside edge of the battery should be released, causing it to slightly pop out of the compartment.

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  3. Acer Aspire 4520-5464 WiFi Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Grasp the inside edge of the battery and lift to fully detach the battery from the computer.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 0.5mm screws from the smallest panel on the back of the computer.

    • Set the screws aside.

    • Lift up the panel using the indent located on the left side of the panel.

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  6. Acer Aspire 4520-5464 WiFi Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove both the black and white wires by pinching the brass connectors and pulling up.

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    • Remove the two 0.5mm Phillips #1 black screws located on the WiFi card.

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  8. Acer Aspire 4520-5464 WiFi Wireless Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the WiFi card on the left side to remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order with a new WiFi wireless card.

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