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Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement

Introduction

The WiFi card allows the laptop to connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you're experiencing network connection issues you may need to replace your WiFi card.

What you need

  1. Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the laptop upside down so that the underside is facing up and locate the two switches that are on each side of the battery.

    • Slide the switch on the top right corner to the right.

    • Slide and hold the switch on the top left corner to the left and carefully remove the battery.

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  2. Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, HDD/RAM Cover Panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, HDD/RAM Cover Panel: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two 9mm screws from the HDD/RAM cover panel.

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  4. Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the back panel off by placing a hand on each corner and pulling the panel towards you.

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  5. Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 4, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 4, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement, WiFi Card: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect both the black and white coaxial connectors from the WiFi card by pulling up on the gold colored piece.

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  6. Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Asus Z54C-JS31 WiFi Card Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 3mm screw from the top right corner of the WiFi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The WiFi card will pop up. Grasp it and pull it out of its slot.

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Conclusion

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

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