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    Asus ux31 wireless card replacement question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by flameran, Jan 11, 2012.

  1. flameran

    flameran Newbie

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    Just bought the UX31 and love it a lot.
    The only thing I am not happy about it is the atheros 9485 wireless card.
    Does anyone know what is the form factor of this adapter? (half mini PCIe?)
    Can I replace it with intel 6230?
    Thanks.
     
    flameran, Jan 11, 2012
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  2. steelkerr

    steelkerr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been wondering the exact same thing because the wireless card is the only beef I have with this laptop. I actually wanted to replace it with the Intel 6230 as well.

    I would have to assume that it's a half mini PCIe unless it's a completely special form factor by Qualcomm for Asus (which would make zero business/marketing sense).

    I just do not want to risk opening up my UX31 and voiding the warranty. If you find anything out, please let me know!
     
    steelkerr, Jan 12, 2012
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  3. flameran

    flameran Newbie

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    Disassembled my ux31, the atheros is indeed a special form factor.
    Measured height is around 20mm while intel 6230 is 26.8mm
    so unfortunately, 6230 would not fit......which is annoying...

     
    flameran, Jan 19, 2012
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