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- How to fix the Acer Chromebook 11 C733 Wi-Fi Issue
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Introduction
Specifically, this is caused by the placement of a rubber spacer near the M.2 slot on the device’s logic board. If that spacer isn’t in the correct place, then it can cause the logic board to flex whenever the computer is moved. This will result in the pins in the M.2 slot bending out of place and will result in the Wi-Fi card not having a proper connection.
While this guide will walk you through how to go about making this adjustment, there is also an official PDF provided by Acer that is featured on the iFixit Acer C733 page and in this guide.
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Step 1
Power off your device
- Make sure your device is powered off
- Not doing so can result in damage to your device or can result in injury.
Make sure your device is powered off
Not doing so can result in damage to your device or can result in injury.
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Step 2
Open up your device
- Close your Chromebook and flip the device over so that the bottom of the case is facing up.
- Remove all 12 case screws from the bottom of the case.
- Don’t worry about making sure these screws are returned to the same spot because they’re all the same size.
Close your Chromebook and flip the device over so that the bottom of the case is facing up.
Remove all 12 case screws from the bottom of the case.
Don’t worry about making sure these screws are returned to the same spot because they’re all the same size.
Step 3
Disconnect the battery
- The battery is only held in place with a piece of ESD Tape. Using a set of tweezers, carefully peel away the tape from one end.
- Once the tape is removed, carefully unplug the battery from the logic board.
The battery is only held in place with a piece of ESD Tape. Using a set of tweezers, carefully peel away the tape from one end.
Once the tape is removed, carefully unplug the battery from the logic board.
Step 4
Wi-Fi Card
- Remove the M.2 Screw, and unplug the Wi-Fi Card from the Logic Board.
Remove the M.2 Screw, and unplug the Wi-Fi Card from the Logic Board.
Step 5
Removing and replacing the Spacer
- Using a set of tweezers, carefully remove the rubber spacer from the logic board.
Using a set of tweezers, carefully remove the rubber spacer from the logic board.
Step 6
Placing the Spacer
- Once the spacer is removed, place the new spacer in the same area as shown.
Once the spacer is removed, place the new spacer in the same area as shown.
To reassemble your device, reconnect the battery and snap the bottom panel back on, and reinsert the case screws.
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- C733 Wifi Rework SOP
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C733 Wifi Rework SOP
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