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Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement

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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.

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

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

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    • Carefully slide the adapter out to remove it.

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

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