Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement

Written By: Daksh Malhotra
  • Comments: 2
Acer Iconia Tab A501 Wireless Adapter Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

5 - 15 minutes

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.

  1. 4eXEkKNX1ZDBtK1y
    4eXEkKNX1ZDBtK1y
    T4B1xjJCCHvnyAWn
    mECZH6AlgV13y1YQ

    • 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.

  2. TJWQQdBWE5YOZHgi

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

    Can this be combined with the previous step? I think you could lose one of the images before to condense.

    Alex Watkins -

  3. JQUWfEMLr5wf2ZWR
    JQUWfEMLr5wf2ZWR
    GuKXgvSDN3ZUJfHI
    2LQCloZrHjLB3bQ5

    • 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.

  4. YXuyFHdDDuBIHKGu

    • Remove all tape covering the wireless adapter.

  5. DjavRVYInwWecGJb
    DjavRVYInwWecGJb
    CX6gutyRCimjseJU
    E2ShMH2PKxdVUpwO

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

  6. GShJUX1BxxkcpYCW
    GShJUX1BxxkcpYCW
    bI6KpnpjTvbUbiPu

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

  7. ahkmncnfwaMSFvFl
    ahkmncnfwaMSFvFl
    w2tC61hLpT4kjRMQ

    • Carefully slide the adapter out to remove it.

    This section is a great example of doing all the things that need to be done in the same area. Can you try to bring similar clarity to the motherboard guide, potentially by reordering, or by adding in the orientation shots I mentioned?

    Alex Watkins -

Conclusion

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

Author

Daksh Malhotra

Member since: 08/07/19

1383 Reputation

0 comments