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.
What you need
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Use a plastic opening tool to carefully separate the back cover, starting at the volume buttons.
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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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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$3.99
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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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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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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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