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    Help! What should be here? (Pic.) 5100

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Krissss, Jul 11, 2009.

  1. Krissss

    Krissss Newbie

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    Hello guys I got this laptop for very cheap without battery and HDD, anyway I think there is something missing that connects to the motherboard that is shown in the picture but I have no clue what it might be?

    Thanks

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    Krissss, Jul 11, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    looks like a mini-pci-e card slot where the wifi card goes unless it is a spare slot, can you see any antenna wires?
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 11, 2009
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  3. Krissss

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    Im pretty sure its not the wifi card, the wifi card is down below the fan I think as shown in this pic on a 5100 from insidemylaptop.com

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    Is it possible that its just a spare slot?
     
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    It could be for a few thing, TV turner, Turbo Memory, ect.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 11, 2009
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  5. Krissss

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    Ok thanks for your help!
    Does anyone know for sure that has "been inside" a 5100 bl51?
     
    Krissss, Jul 11, 2009
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    techiediva Notebook Consultant

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    it is for the wifi card. that model can use a mini-pci or minicard wireless card.

    some boards do not have both connectors, some do.
     
    techiediva, Jul 11, 2009
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  7. Krissss

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    Thanks man for clearing that up.. So then there is nothing missing from my laptop since I already have the wifi card?! Awesome!
     
    Krissss, Jul 12, 2009
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  8. nklive

    nklive Notebook Evangelist

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    It might have been for the bluetooth as well since it was optional with this model
     
    nklive, Jul 12, 2009
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