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Acer Aspire E1-531-2438 Wifi Card Replacement

Introduction

Bad connection to WiFi, connection dropping out, or no connection at all? This guide will explain how to remove the WiFi card on an Acer Aspire E1-531-2438.

What you need

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    • Unplug and power down the device before removing the battery.

    • Turn the device over so the back side is facing up.

    • Using a spudger, slide the orange latch to the right. This will release the battery, which should pop up from the device.

    • Use two hands tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward as shown in the images.

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  2. Acer Aspire E1-531-2438 Wifi Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward.

    • Lift the battery up and out of the device.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 9mm screws on the access panel.

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    • Using the indentation, pry open the access panel with your fingers or a spudger.

    • Remove the access panel to expose the hard drive, WiFi card, and RAM modules.

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  6. Acer Aspire E1-531-2438 Wifi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger, disconnect the two antenna cables connectors on the WiFi card.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the 3mm screw holding the WiFi card in place.

    • The card will then lift up after the screw is removed.

    • Remove the card by pulling out in the direction that the card is now orientated.

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Conclusion

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

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