Azpen A720 Wifi Antenna

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Introduction

The internal wifi antenna is important for connecting your tablet to wifi internet. Replacing the Azpen A720 wifi antenna is relatively simple. If you are having issues connecting to wifi use this guide to replace you internal wifi antenna.

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Step 1 Aspen A720 Back Cover Replacement

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws found on the top edge of the tablet near the power button.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws found on the top edge of the tablet near the power button.
Make sure to keep track of screws.

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Step 2

Use the plastic opening tool to pry the white back from the silver frame. Start near the micro SD slot.

Slide the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the casing until the back is disconnected.

Use the plastic opening tool to pry the white back from the silver frame. Start near the micro SD slot.
Slide the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the casing until the back is disconnected.

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Step 3

Remove the rear casing.

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Step 4 Wifi Antenna

Locate the gray cord attached to the motherboard and the battery. This is the wifi antenna.

Locate the gray cord attached to the motherboard and the battery. This is the wifi antenna.

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Step 5

Locate the soldering connection between the wifi antenna and the motherboard.

Using a soldering iron, melt the soldering connection between the cord and the motherboard and disconnect the cord.

Locate the soldering connection between the wifi antenna and the motherboard.
Using a soldering iron, melt the soldering connection between the cord and the motherboard and disconnect the cord.
The soldering iron gets very hot, be careful not to touch the tip to avoid burns. Click here to learn how to solder.