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    Lost Bluetooth and wifi on M50sv

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Wiz33, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    I just lost access to the wireless on my M50sv. I cannot turn on the wifi via the Fn switch or the Wifi tray icon on the lower right of the screen.

    Device Manager shows the Intel 4965AGN as working properly but I did notice that no Bluetooth device is listed under network adapters. I remember that the Bluetooth and wifi is suppose to be onthe same Mini-PCI card. If the BT went dead. would I lost access to the wifi portion also?

    My unit should still be under warranty, I wonder if I would need to send it in or would they just send out a replacement Mini-PCI card.
     
    Wiz33, Apr 8, 2010
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    BT and wifi are not on the same mini PCI-e card. They are separate hardware. However, you can try reinstalling your BT driver to see if that helps.
     
    David, Apr 8, 2010
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    OK, I'll give that a try. Totally strange that BT is not even showing up on network devices. Thanks.
     
    Wiz33, Apr 8, 2010
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