Qualcomm wireless adapter doesn't work

johncorne

I have had this Aspire V17 for over a year, and suddenly the WiFi adapter "vanishes".  Laptop works fine, drop lid to sleep , lift lid later and no WiFi.  This isn't a "loss of signal" issue , the device vanishes from the Windows 10 Device Manager list of devices.  After a lot of reboots , it eventually returns for a few days.  

 

Is this a hardware issue, or a software problem?

 

Cheers,

Jc

brummyfan2

It looks like a loose connection, may be adapter has been dislodged/moved from original position, WiFi cable may also have a bad contact.

johncorne

Is t easy to open the box and fix?

 

Jc

brummyfan2

Hi,

There are few youtube videos available, disconnection of cables are a bit awkward but not too difficult, you need to allocate plenty of time and make note of everything.