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    Is it possible to replace the wifi card in M17x with Intel 5300?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Ethrem, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. Ethrem

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    Ethrem, Sep 13, 2009
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    Yes.

    It will work fine.
     
    sleey0, Sep 13, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    To see how to access it refer to the CPU guide
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 14, 2009
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    jt-3 Notebook Consultant

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    Out of curiosity... what does that card give you over the one that comes with the M17x?

    Are you just wanting Intel over Broadcom?
     
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    The op is having issues with the broadcom.
     
    sleey0, Sep 14, 2009
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    The 5300 has much better battery performance than the Broadcom chips as well.
     
    Ethrem, Sep 14, 2009
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    provantage sells them a bit cheaper.
     
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    make sure you get the half height version, the intel 5300 comes in both. And would it be an issue that you would only be occupying 2 of the 3 leads on the intel 5300 as there are only 2 wires at the wireless card in the M17x?

    unless I am mistaken, the full height card is the bluetooth and the half height one is the wifi
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Sep 14, 2009
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