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snipchip · 12-12-2015, 02:16 AM

Hi all,

I was just wondering if my Kindle PW2 would still boot without its WiFi chip.

Long story short, the place where I work does not allow any devices with wireless communication, so I'll have to desolder the Atheros WiFi module hiding under a can.

I have decent experience with reflowing, so I don't expect any troubles there, but I'm just wondering if the PW2 will boot without the WiFi module or if I would have to tinker with the firmware.

I've torn the device apart and have access to the back, just not sure whether I should proceed any further.

Thanks in advance.

12-12-2015, 02:16 AM	#1
snipchip Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Device: PW2	Booting PW2 without WiFi chip Hi all, I was just wondering if my Kindle PW2 would still boot without its WiFi chip. Long story short, the place where I work does not allow any devices with wireless communication, so I'll have to desolder the Atheros WiFi module hiding under a can. I have decent experience with reflowing, so I don't expect any troubles there, but I'm just wondering if the PW2 will boot without the WiFi module or if I would have to tinker with the firmware. I've torn the device apart and have access to the back, just not sure whether I should proceed any further. Thanks in advance.