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Dell Precision M6400 Wireless Card Question?

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by ljnram82606, Jun 9, 2009.

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    I have a dell precision m6400 but i dont have the intel 5300 card. in this system the 5300 can only be used because its half the size and thats what is allowed in the computer. you cant even try and fit a normal size one. my question is can i install a normal one in the wwan slot?
     
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    No, the Mini PCI slots are not interchangeable, according to Dell's service manual.
     
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    so ill have to get a intel 5300 only way it will work?
     
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    That or an Intel 5100.
     
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    the 5100 dont fit in the slot. its only made to fit a 5300 because that card is half the size in length
     
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    Just like the 5300, the 5100 exists in both half-height and full-height versions.
     
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    oh okay. ill just get the half height 5300. gonna see if dell will warranty the wireless card.
     
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    My M6400 has the Intel 5100 card in it.
     
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    no it dont dell is replaceing mine with the intel 5300 which is what was shipped with it.
     
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    Yes it does. My M6400 certainly does have a 5100 in it and not the 5300.
     
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