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    G53SW - Will I lose my bluetooth if I upgrade to a Intel 6300 card?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Spiritus777, Sep 25, 2011.

  1. Spiritus777

    Spiritus777 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will I lose my bluetooth function if I change my wireless card to a Intel 6300? I currently have the Atheros AR9002WB-1NG wireless card that came with my G53SW system. If I do, then I should go with an Intel 6230.
     
    Spiritus777, Sep 25, 2011
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    They are completely separate, you'll have no issues upgrading your wireless card.
     
    Toxictaru, Sep 25, 2011
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    Weird...mine wasn't separate.
    I have replaced myself the stock card (azurewave) with an INtel 6230 on my G53SW-A1.
     
    ExportZ, Sep 25, 2011
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    The Atheros wireless card came with G53SW is a wifi + bluetooth combo card. so if you upgrade to any wireless card without bluetooth you will lose bluetooth capability.
     
    GenTechPC, Sep 26, 2011
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    There are sometimes different wifi cards in the same Asus models, so you should always check wether you card has integrated bluetooth or not. The Qualcomm website states that your card has bluetooth: Qualcomm Atheros :: Technology :: WLAN :: AR9002WB-1NGCD
    Therefore, if you want to replace it, you should go for the "Intel WiFi 6230".
     
    bluecoala, Sep 26, 2011
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