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Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement

Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement

Sarah Brito

Sarah Brito and 9 other contributors

Last updated on May 18, 2022

15 - 30 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

Go to step 1

In this guide, we will be replacing the Wi-Fi wireless card for the Acer Aspire E1-531 laptop computer. A Wi-Fi wireless card is an important component within a laptop. If the Wi-Fi wireless card is broken or damaged, then the laptop will be unable to connect to wireless network.

Before starting this repair make sure that the Wi-Fi card is actually broken or damaged. Signs of a failing Wi-Fi wireless card include bad or no connection. However, you should also check that your network is online and there isn't an outage in the area.

Prior to starting this repair, be sure to power off your laptop and disconnect it from the power adapter.

What you need

Tools

  • Spudger
    Spudger
  • iFixit Opening Tool
    iFixit Opening Tool

  1. Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Wireless Card: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Wireless Card: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement, Wi-Fi Wireless Card: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip your computer over and examine the back. Look for a bright orange switch, as shown in the pictures to the left.

    • Take the spudger and press against the orange switch and tart pushing the button to the left until it releases the battery.

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  2. Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Take out the battery completely.

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  4. Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the appropriate screw driver and remove screws to take off the back.

    • Take the opening tool and begin to pry open the back of the bottom cover like in Picture 2.

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  5. Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Once the back is off, the inside of the computer should be revealed, like the picture shown.

    • Identify the Wi-Fi wireless card.

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  6. Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the Wi-Fi card to "wiggle" it out of place.

    • Wiggle it out of place until the card is completely detached from the computer.

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  7. Acer Aspire E1-531 Wi-Fi Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the connector from the computer to completely detach the Wi-Fi wireless card.

    • Once detached, take the new wireless card and follow these instructions in the reverse order.

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Conclusion

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

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