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Re: Fiiiiixed it

mladenpetkov — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:06:00 GMT

Acer has removed my image ))

search youtube for "iconia w700 msata"...an asian dude takes apart the unit.

Fiiiiixed it

mladenpetkov — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:43:33 GMT

I finally took the unit a part (there is a video in youtube showing how to do it)... and one of the connectors of the atheros module was not properly connected. The connection looks like an albow joint and the top part was out of place. I am uploading a picture...

So, this is an Acer hardware(assembling) issue. The hole process took me about 40 minutes and the unit looks like before.

If you have tried replacing the drivers, don't waste your time anymore. Ship it back or open it up. What is the point to keep the warrenty if you are using a faulty unit.

I can say that I really liked the tablet and now I love it.

. .. ALSO check the black cable from the module. Mine was sqeezed with the screw verry hard between the motherboard and the screw nest (almost cut apart).

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Re: Acer Iconia W700 Wi-Fi problem

mladenpetkov — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:25:29 GMT

I do believe it is a reception poblem. I have two routers in my house with two int providers. In Windows I can only connect to one of them and it does not ping anything unless I am next to it. In Android I can also connect to the second one and it is steady 3 meters around. I guess it has a stronget signal. I believe that the driver only cheats Windows that the reception is low so it does not drop it...

I will order the module from the link above. It is exatly the sam size and type, but diffeent brand.

I'll post results. Might be an inexpencive fix..

Re: Acer Iconia W700 Wi-Fi problem

mladenpetkov — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 13:28:55 GMT

I have a similar problem... In my case I don't get any indications of limited connection or connection drop, but I am unable to ping anything. Internet is slow and browser is unable to connect every couple of minutes. If I am 3 meters away from the router I am unable to connect. My router is set up to G only and this helps a bit.

I have tried uninstalling and disabling Bluetooth but problem still exists. I don't believe it is interference.

I use win 8.1 (Upgraded) and have tried all drivers and suggestions.... I am giving up.

I have also installed Android on the the device for testing and it gives me the same problem.

Can I replace the Atheros AR5BMD222 module in the unit? When I Google it it looks like a stand alone module. Can I replace it with another brand?

For example: http://laptopbg.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=45_79&products_id=433

thanx for any help