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    WIFI intel 5100 for acer 5720g

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by erkinson, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. erkinson

    erkinson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know if the new wifi card is supported by 5720g?? It has a 2x range and a better power managment.... (my old 3945g is dead.... :mad: )
     
    erkinson, Sep 15, 2008
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    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    Just a quick question, do you know the processor model for your computer. this would allow us to check if your chipset supports newer WiFi moduels.
     
    Xonar, Sep 15, 2008
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    The motherboard chipset is a PM965 and the CPU T8100... (Upgraded from T5250)... I encounterd problem with mine when I put it in the other pci-express slot.. It died... Now when I put it back in its slot the wifi led near lcd Blinks quickly and it isn't recognized by Vista... It's surface is very hot...
     
    erkinson, Sep 16, 2008
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