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Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the Wi-Fi card in your Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX laptop. If you’re having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi or experience frequently dropped connections, you may have a faulty Wi-Fi card. The laptop will also fail to detect any wireless connection even when such networks are available. The operating system may also fail to recognize the Wi-Fi card. Replacing or re-setting the wireless card may fix it.

The Wi-Fi card provides the laptop with a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.

Make sure to power down your device and disconnect from any power sources before you begin.

What you need

  1. Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn off the laptop before starting.

    • Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

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    • Remove twelve 7 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  3. Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Jimmy to pry apart the bottom of the case from the laptop.

    • Be careful not to warp or crack the case.

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  5. Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully detach the ribbon cable connecting the battery and the motherboard.

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  6. Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to lift the battery out of the device.

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  7. Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the black and white cables up to disconnect them from the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  9. Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the wireless card away from the motherboard to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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