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Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement

Introduction

The following guide summarizes information to replace the wireless adapter in the Acer Aspire V5-131-2629.

If your Acer Aspire does not show an available network or has a frequent failure to connect Wi-Fi, there is a chance that the wireless adapter is in need of replacement.

Be sure to test your wireless adapter and your connection before deciding to go through with the replacement process shown in this guide.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully turn your Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 upside down, so that the battery cell is visible and nearest to you.

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  2. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Identify the small, oval slide switch on the left hand side of the laptop, directly above the battery.

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  3. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Insert an opening tool into the hole on the right side of the oval switch. Use the opening tool to slide the switch to the right.

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  5. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • With the switch engaged to the right, firmly pull the battery out and towards yourself, parallel to your work surface.

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  6. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single Phillips #0 screw from the cover on the underside of the laptop.

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    • Remove the cover by sliding it outwards and remove it from the device.

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  8. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Wireless Adapter: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black and white cables that are attached to the Wi-Fi card.

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  9. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single Phillips screw securing the Wi-Fi card.

    • The wireless adapter will pop out at a 45 degree angle.

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  10. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pull on the wireless adapter to remove it and replace it.

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Conclusion

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

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