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How to Fix My Bad Xbox Network Adapter

The network adapter of an Xbox gaming system is an external device used to allow for a wireless connection between a Wi-Fi network and the Xbox console. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network, there may be something wrong with your adapter. Some common problems you might encounter with your adapter are a loss of connection in the actual wiring of the adapter or confusion in the connection ports in the Xbox console. Both are easily fixed in just a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

Razor blade

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the adapter from the Xbox and lay it on a table with the light facing upward. Lift the adapter up and gently rap it on the table three or four times.
- 2
  Run the point of a razor blade along the seam where the front and back pieces of the adapter meet. Gently pry the pieces apart to expose the insides and take the circuit board out.
- 3
  Turn the circuit board over so you can see where the USB cable connects to it. Push the cable end into circuit board until it is firmly connected.
- 4
  Close the case again and press the sides together until they snap into place.
- 5
  Plug it into the front of the Xbox instead of the back and wait for it to turn green. Unplug the adapter again and return it to the back port.

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