Acer Chromebook C731-C8VE Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

This is the Wi-Fi card replacement guide for the Acer Chromebook C731-C8VE. By following this guide, you should be able to completely remove the Wi-Fi card from your device. Make sure to follow all hazard warnings for your safety.

What you need

Step 1 Wi-Fi Card

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Place Chromebook face down.

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Step 2

Make sure to completely turn off the device before beginning this step.
Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the 11 screws on the underside of the laptop.
These 2mm screws have washers and must be placed in these specific areas.
The 2mm screws marked orange do not have washers and will be placed on the left and right of the device.

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Step 3

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Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the keyboard from the device by prying it loose from the base.

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Step 4

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Detach the two wires that connect the Wi-Fi card to the screen.
The white wire will attach to the top and the black wire to the bottom.

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Step 5

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Use the JIS #00 screwdriver to unscrew the single 1mm screw connecting the Wi-Fi card to the base.
Once the screw is removed, the Wi-Fi card will pop up.

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