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    Acer aspire m5 - can I replace the wireless card

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by heehee62, Nov 12, 2012.

  1. heehee62

    heehee62 Notebook Consultant

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    I want to replace the qualcomm atheros ar5bwb222 Wireless card with an internal intel card so can have widi. Is it possible to do that? Wasn't sure if the wireless card is soldered in since it's an ultrabook.

    Also, do you know if the new card I need is a half height card or do I need an adapter too?

    Thanks
     
    heehee62, Nov 12, 2012
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    heehee62 Notebook Consultant

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    heehee62, Nov 12, 2012
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Yes that's it and as you can see it's replaceable.
    Any half-height module (not meant for Lenovo or HP) will work fine.
     
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    Great. Thanks a lot.
     
    heehee62, Nov 12, 2012
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    Heehee62, did you get this to work? I want to do the same thing. What intel card did you get?
     
    mlmpetert, Jun 21, 2013
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    Heehee62, were you able to get this to work? I'm trying to do the same thing. What wireless card did you use?
     
    mlmpetert, Jun 21, 2013
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