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    Wireless Card for m15x.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Insayneee, May 29, 2010.

  1. Insayneee

    Insayneee Notebook Consultant

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    Unfortunately, I got stuck with the sub-par 1530 or whatever wireless card and I'm looking to purchase the Intel WiFi Link 5300 but Dell only sells it through its UK website. Also, on its UK website it charges a VAT so that makes me think that it's coming from the US so why is it not listed for sale on the US website? :confused:

    I'd be willing to buy it from another website as well.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated
     
    Insayneee, May 29, 2010
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    csin, May 29, 2010
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    Insayneee Notebook Consultant

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    Insayneee, May 29, 2010
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    csin Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. as long as it is the half mini card it will fit perfect. When you unclip the old one it will spring up to a 45 degree angle, disconnect the three wires, and then clip the new one in and press it down... then reattach the 3 wires.
     
    csin, May 29, 2010
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  5. inap

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    yes that will fit, contact baby hemi, he has a ton of them in stock and ready to go, at the incredible price of $39.99. man i should be a pitch man, lol
     
    inap, May 29, 2010
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    Hi friend, buy Intel N 6300 from babyhemi, I also purchased same for my M15x
     
    zaidbaby, May 30, 2010
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    hey guys noob question here... just wondering what's the difference btwn the 5300 vs 6300?
     
    WillPower, Jun 2, 2010
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    The 5300 is draft-N, while the 6300 is N (basically, the 5300 was developed before 'N' was standardised).
     
    Hobgoblinpie, Jun 2, 2010
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    Realistically, I dont think the difference is even noticeable between the two cards.
     
    battousai10k, Jun 2, 2010
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    the card that you have only have two antenna cables if I'm not wrong, but the 6300 and 5300 require three cables, which is the solution?
     
    elquetefocka, Jun 2, 2010
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