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Acer Aspire V5-571 Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe card Replacement

Introduction

How to disassemble the laptop and replace the Wi-Fi (WLan) Half Mini PCIe card.

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Video Overview

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    • Turn off the laptop and remove the battery.

    • Remove two screws securing the Keyboard.

    • The Keyboard is held by two locking clips, under the battery. Use the sharp tip of a plastic tool to release the keyboard.

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  4. Acer Aspire V5-571 Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe card Replacement, Upper Cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe card Replacement, Upper Cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire V5-571 Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe card Replacement, Upper Cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 4x phillips screws and disconnect:

    • Power On button flex cable

    • Touch pad flex cable

    • Remove 18x Phillips screws from the bottom cover.

    • Remove any memory SD Card from the Card reader.

    • Start opening with a plastic opening tool.

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    • Carefully separate the upper cover and remove it.

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    • Remove one Phillips screw, securing th WLan card and disconnect the two coaxial antenna cables.

    • Remove the Wi-Fi card.

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Conclusion

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

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