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?
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bumpity bump!
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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. -
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
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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.
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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.
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Do you have a link to the EU e-store?
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asusparts.eu 10char
G73 + Bluetooth?
Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by flyguy, Apr 14, 2010.