Galaxy View 18.4 laptop won't connect to my wifi

Hi @coach1249 ,

Since the WiFi is turning on, try using the tablet as close as possible to your home network router i.e. <30cm, and check if it picks up the network and connects to it OK.

If it does it may be an antenna problem in the tablet e.g. loose connection.

Here’s the ifixit Samsung Galaxy View Motherboard Replacement guide.

It is handy as it shows how to open the tablet, (you don’t have to dis-assemble more than necessary to view the motherboard) In the image at Step.11 the two antenna cables can be seen.

I recommend though that if you’re going to check the antenna connections etc that you disconnect the battery from the tablet as soon as it is accessible, so as to forestall any electrical problems from occurring while you may be working in the tablet e.g. accidentally slipping when using tools etc or even touching things with your fingers that you shouldn’t etc

There is always power available at various places on the motherboard even when the tablet is turned off. The Power On/Off button is not a power isolating button. It merely signals the intentions of the user to the operating system. Think of the tablet as being in an extremely low power state when it is turned off, rather then being totally disconnected from any power.