Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement

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Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Wi-Fi Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the Wi-Fi card in your Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX laptop. If you’re having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi or experience frequently dropped connections, you may have a faulty Wi-Fi card. The laptop will also fail to detect any wireless connection even when such networks are available. The operating system may also fail to recognize the Wi-Fi card. Replacing or re-setting the wireless card may fix it.

The Wi-Fi card provides the laptop with a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.

Make sure to power down your device and disconnect from any power sources before you begin.

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    • Turn off the laptop before starting.

    • Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

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    • Remove twelve 7 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Use a Jimmy to pry apart the bottom of the case from the laptop.

    • Be careful not to warp or crack the case.

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    • Carefully detach the ribbon cable connecting the battery and the motherboard.

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    • Use your hands to lift the battery out of the device.

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    • Gently pull the black and white cables up to disconnect them from the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Remove the single 3 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Gently pull the wireless card away from the motherboard to remove it.

Conclusion

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

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