G73 + Bluetooth?

I have a Best Buy version of the G73 that does not include bluetooth. I was planning on dropping a Intel 5300 wireless card, but would also like to add internal bluetooth. Does anybody know if there is a way to do so?

 

bumpity bump!

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=462501&page=72


Post 713 and 714. Beta can probably answer your question via PM.

 

There is, there's an internal bluetooth card you can put it.

There was a thread here about it somewhere.

 

That's a poor way to include a link to a post. For just one example, you see 72 pages, I see 25 pages for the same thread. So, as the thread continues to grow it ends up sending people on a wild goose chase.

Here is your link corrected, click here.

 

Also don't get a 5300, it uses 3 antennas, the G73JH has 2, and it won't fit because it's not half-height,

Get this:
http://www.provantage.com/intel-622an-hmwwb~7ITE90NJ.htm
$30 shipped

 

This is what G73Jh's bluetooth module looks like:





Asus usually don't sell the parts for their new models right away on eStore, but you can maybe wait for a month or two to check on Asus eStore.

 

I already had the 5300 from a previous notebook. The 5300 is half height as well... and I assume with the 2 antennas coming off of it, it would perform similar to a 5200. Ok.. so that good to know about the bluetooth. I CAN do it.. its just not availble yet.

 

it actually is available from Asus EU, their store has the part, think it's $18 euro plus shipping. I plan to order it soon myself.

Also, curious, why are you swapping the wireles card? Is there an advantage to the Intel card versus what's in it now?

 

Actually, I have no idea. I didnt recognize the card that was already installed, so it may be similar to the 5300. I just figured I know the 5300 is decent, I have it.. and the drivers are regularly updated.

 

Do you have a link to the EU e-store?

 

asusparts.eu 10char