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Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement

Introduction

The WiFi card allows for the user to have internet access. If the WiFi card is broken, the Acer Aspire 5740-6378 will still work, but without the capabilities of using the internet. It is highly suggested that you remove the battery before performing this replacement.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the locking switch into the unlocked position to ready the battery for removal.

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  2. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the release latch until the battery pops out.

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  3. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery now that it's been unsecured.

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  5. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Flip over the device so the back is facing upward.

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  6. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 8.7mm Phillips #0 screws securing the back panel.

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  7. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use the black spudger to pry open the back panel.

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  8. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • The WiFi card should be directly above the hard drive. Detach the two coaxial connectors attached to the WiFi card by pulling on them.

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  9. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #0 screws securing the WiFi card.

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  10. Acer Aspire 5740-6378 WiFi Card Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the WiFi card.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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