1810T - Installing Intel Wifi Link 5300's Third Antenna

I want to replace my 1810T's Intel Wifi Link 5100 with an Intel Wifi Link 5300.

The 5100 has two antenna connectors and so the 1810T has two antennas already installed in it.

I purchased a third antenna, but I don't want to disassemble the screen to add the third antenna next to the two stock antennas.

Can I just place the third antenna here (empty area next to mini PCIe slot):

 

There is a reason why they put it in the display region
It is because wireless signal propagate parallel to the medium which generates it.
Something like this:
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So if you put it there chances are you won't be enjoying the increased reception.

 

That's fine. As long as it's in the unit somewhere. I don't want to dismantle the part of the unit that the screen is in.

 

So will placing the antenna in that spot hurt / damage anything?

 

No as long as the metal contacts don't short anything on the motherboard.

 

Cool. I've got more of that thin, plastic insulator like they've used over much of the components inside. I'll put a sheet between the antenna and the PCB.

 

Ended up purchasing one of these and using it as the third antenna:
Apple short laptop wireless wifi U.fl bluetooth antenna - eBay (item 390178103231 end time May-02-10 05:09:06 PDT)

It works. Speeds with just two antennas was at a constant 65mbps before. Now it's always around 244mbps.

 

I'm curious...

1. why do you need to replace the 5100 with 5300 ??

2. In what applications will it benefit you ??

Thanks...

 

ooops wrong thread.....