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Xelio P1001A-BK Wi-Fi Antenna Replacement

Written By: Josh Saenz (and 4 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

30 minutes

Sections

2

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Introduction

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COAXIAL WIRE:

  • The wire that connects the Wi-Fi antenna to the motherboard is a coaxial wire.
  • The coaxial wire consists of a wire insulator (plastic), wire braid shield (middle layer), and center conductor (inner layer) surrounded by an insulator.

The connecting points of the coaxial wire to the motherboard are very small and may require a magnifying glass to see clearly.

  1. With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 3 mm retaining screws from the side of the tablet. With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 3 mm retaining screws from the side of the tablet.

    • With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 3 mm retaining screws from the side of the tablet.

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  2. Using the plastic opening tool, disengage the securing tabs that are along the two long sides of the tablet, four on each side.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, disengage the securing tabs that are along the two long sides of the tablet, four on each side.

    • Slowly rotate up the side of the tablet opposite from the control buttons.

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  3. Before fully separating the shell halves, observe if the speakers are separated from the shell half.

    • Before fully separating the shell halves, observe if the speakers are separated from the shell half.

    • If they are, the shell half can be fully separated from the front shell half.

    • If they are still in their sockets, gently pry them loose with the plastic opening tool.

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  5. Desolder the connection on the motherboard. Use a soldering vacuum to remove any excess solder.

    • Desolder the connection on the motherboard.

    • Use a soldering vacuum to remove any excess solder.

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  6. Use wire strippers to strip off at least 2 mm of wire insulation from each wire.

    • Use wire strippers to strip off at least 2 mm of wire insulation from each wire.

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  7. Solder the outer wire braid shield to the ground point.

    • Solder the outer wire braid shield to the ground point.

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  8. Solder the center conductor to the antenna point.

    • Solder the center conductor to the antenna point.

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Conclusion

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

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