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    UL20A UL30A Internal Bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by nyc11370, Apr 6, 2010.

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    nyc11370 Newbie

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    US retail version of UL20 don't have Internal Bluetooth. Does anyone has instruction on installing it. You insight is appreciated.
     
    nyc11370, Apr 6, 2010
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The motherboard layout is slightly different between the UL20 and UL30 laptops. In the UL30, there's a BT connector on the motherboard next to the left speaker. However, this isn't seen on the UL20. From THIS image of the UL20 motherboard, there's a connector to the left of the BIOS battery that looks similar to a BT connector, though I'm not certain. If that is indeed for a BT, you'll need a BT module and the cable which can be purchased from the Asus estore.

    Another alternative for using BT is simply purchase a BT USB dongle for less than $2. They're much easier to install and a lot cheaper too. See link:
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866
     
    David, Apr 7, 2010
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