If your Bluetooth is missing or not working, follow these steps: support.microsoft.com Check Device Manager : Right-click the Start button, select Device Manager
: Occasional variants or upgraded units might use Intel Wireless Bluetooth adapters. How to Find and Install the Driver
, and look for "Bluetooth." If it has a yellow exclamation mark, the driver is missing or corrupt. Update via Windows : Right-click the adapter in Device Manager and select Update driver Search automatically Manual Hardware ID Check : If Windows cannot find it, right-click the device -> Properties Hardware Ids from the dropdown. Use the codes to search for the specific manufacturer driver. BIOS Check : If Bluetooth is completely absent, press
Look for "Atheros," "Broadcom," or "Realtek" in the name of your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth card.
Search: → Select OS (Windows 7 64-bit is most common for this model) → Download Bluetooth Driver
Search for "NE56R" on the Acer Support Drivers page. Hardware Manufacturer Sites:
If you prefer using direct download repositories, ensure you select the version corresponding to your specific internal hardware (Atheros, Broadcom, or Intel) and operating system (Windows 7, 8, or 10):
If your Bluetooth is missing or not working, follow these steps: support.microsoft.com Check Device Manager : Right-click the Start button, select Device Manager
: Occasional variants or upgraded units might use Intel Wireless Bluetooth adapters. How to Find and Install the Driver
, and look for "Bluetooth." If it has a yellow exclamation mark, the driver is missing or corrupt. Update via Windows : Right-click the adapter in Device Manager and select Update driver Search automatically Manual Hardware ID Check : If Windows cannot find it, right-click the device -> Properties Hardware Ids from the dropdown. Use the codes to search for the specific manufacturer driver. BIOS Check : If Bluetooth is completely absent, press
Look for "Atheros," "Broadcom," or "Realtek" in the name of your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth card.
Search: → Select OS (Windows 7 64-bit is most common for this model) → Download Bluetooth Driver
Search for "NE56R" on the Acer Support Drivers page. Hardware Manufacturer Sites:
If you prefer using direct download repositories, ensure you select the version corresponding to your specific internal hardware (Atheros, Broadcom, or Intel) and operating system (Windows 7, 8, or 10):