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    Bluetooth for 1410?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by sep11insidejob, Sep 18, 2009.

  1. sep11insidejob

    sep11insidejob Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to install an internal bluetooth? is so what is the product called?
     
    sep11insidejob, Sep 18, 2009
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    iankellogg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well yes and no. The module that the 1810 uses is the BCM2046 (they sell them for about $20 on ebay) The problem is that MOST laptops use the 8 pin connector or maybe the 4 pin, for some reason acer uses a 6 pin which is pretty much impossible to find as of now.

    Edit: I did find two bluetooth modules that include 6 pin connectors, but I have not tried these to see if these are the correct cable.
     
    iankellogg, Sep 19, 2009
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    sep11insidejob Notebook Enthusiast

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    Please let me know how it goes. Thanks for the reply
     
    sep11insidejob, Sep 22, 2009
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    I've seen a few mentions about this connector issue. It would be great if someone posted a definitive solution.

    I'd also love to see some information about this bcm2046 vs. other bluetooth modules (say mini pci-e types and usb dongles).Comparison of performance, range, features, power consumption, anything at all would be great.
     
    zrbarnes, Sep 22, 2009
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    sep11insidejob Notebook Enthusiast

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    So my follow up question would be that if it is possible to install an internal Bluetooth, would the BT power button that lies beside the wireless one work with it?
     
    sep11insidejob, Sep 22, 2009
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    I'm sure it would work like that.
     
    der_mali, Sep 22, 2009
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    iankellogg, Sep 22, 2009
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    Thanks for the info. I will wait until someone is able to successfully install such a unit. I am a noobie and do not want to make any costly mistakes.
     
    sep11insidejob, Sep 23, 2009
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    Apparently someone here found one that works. 5 pin adapter. Doesn't fit in the exact space but still works apparently.
     
    OMGSnarf, Sep 25, 2009
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    The adapter you have linked looks to be the same as the one i linked before.
     
    iankellogg, Sep 28, 2009
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    karasardelis, Sep 29, 2009
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    Looks legit to me. Same module I have but with the correct cord.
     
    iankellogg, Oct 4, 2009
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    Does it seem to perform well?
     
    zrbarnes, Oct 4, 2009
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