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    Asus W7J wireless card location question.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Burn_Knuckle, Jul 18, 2006.

  1. Burn_Knuckle

    Burn_Knuckle Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where is the card located? There is no access panel on the bottom of the machine, and I *really* want to put that dodgy Intel card on the shelf in favor of an Atheros chipset based solution...

    BTW, love this laptop. Best I've ever owned.
     
    Burn_Knuckle, Jul 18, 2006
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    GoldServe Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to know too! Sucks if you can't access it!
     
    GoldServe, Jul 18, 2006
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Remember, that voids your Asus warranty :).
     
    ClearSkies, Jul 18, 2006
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    If it is replacable, then I can put it back in if I need warranty =D
     
    GoldServe, Jul 18, 2006
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    ...we can just put in the old card, if something goes wrong and we need warranty, right?/./..... right? or did i miss something? =/
     
    reicaden, Jul 21, 2006
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There is a warranty void sticker on the WiFi card I believe...

    Once its unstuck, I think the sticky part disappears or something. Anyone know?
     
    coriolis, Jul 21, 2006
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    Does Atheros based card has the same slot with intel 3945 card? I am not sure about this, just reminds you 3945 and 2915 or 2200 have different slot.
     
    MilestonePC.com, Jul 21, 2006
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    The 3945 is a mini-pci express card. Those Atheros 5006 cards going for sale in another fourm here seems to work. Also mini-pci express! Now we just have to figure out how to access the card...
     
    GoldServe, Jul 21, 2006
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    I really want to give one of the new 5008 pre-N cards a try, but I'm not sure if I've got the bravery to start taking apart the notebook until I finally find the slot...

    Are there any tech/service manuals available for it? I remember a while back when I was lurking around I saw some pop up for other ensemble models, but nothing recently.
     
    Burn_Knuckle, Jul 21, 2006
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