Introduction
For the vast majority of laptop users, a Wi-Fi connection is critical for accessing the internet and if the Wi-Fi card were ever to go bad in a laptop, many would simply see their laptop as unusable. This guide will walk owners of the Asus Vivobook K570UD-DS74 through the process of replacing their broken Wi-Fi card in order to give their device new life.
Tools
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Remove the 11 Philips #00 screws from the underside of the device.
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Four 12mm screws.
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Three 10mm screws.
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Four 7mm screws.
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With the laptop open, use a opening tool to detach the keyboard from the laptops body. Lift the keyboard up slowly as to not damage the ribbon cables that connect from the keyboard.
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Carefully pull out the three ribbon connectors at the front of the device.
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After the three small cables are disconnected, the keyboard can be lifted up more to allow for easier access to the larger fourth ribbon cable.
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Just below the fan is the wi-fi card. Disconnect the black and white antenna wires by applying a gentle upward force.
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Gently pull the card to the side and it will come out of its socket. The wi-fi card can now be replaced.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.