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Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement

Introduction

The wireless adapter is needed to connect to the Wi-Fi network or mobile network. This guide will demonstrate the wireless adapter replacement for the Acer Iconia Tab A501.

What you need

  1. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off your device before opening it.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to carefully separate the back cover, starting at the volume buttons.

    • Continue separating the back cover along the short side closest to the camera and around the device.

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  2. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • When separated enough, a little more than halfway around the device, the back cover will be easy to take off.

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  3. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Wireless Adapter: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Wireless Adapter: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement, Wireless Adapter: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • In the next step, be careful not to squeeze too hard or scratch the motherboard.

    • Use the angled tweezers to disconnect the motherboard-battery cable from the white connector in the middle of the side opposite the docking port.

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  5. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all tape covering the wireless adapter.

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    • Use the flat end of the standard Spudger to disconnect the two small rotatable connectors attached to the wireless adapter.

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  7. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3.0 mm Philips head screws holding the adapter down.

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  8. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully slide the adapter out to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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