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    Upgrading Zenbook UX32VD Wifi Card

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ahseng, May 23, 2013.

  1. ahseng

    ahseng Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    I recently purchased a Zenbook UX32VD in Australia, and the WiFi card that it came with was the Intel Centrino 6235.

    Upon using it, I noticed that my connection would drop out and there would be lots of packet losses.

    Upon noticing this, I hit the net. Only to find out that there are many users having issues with this card. It has been going on since 2012, and Intel does not have a fix.

    I decided to upgrade the WiFi card. I purchased an Intel Ultimate 6300. Upon receiving it, I was installing it, however noticed that the antenna plugs on the card are much larger than the default Intel 6235. (please see image in URL below)

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/7tlrgj9j9mjocw8/2013-05-22 21.34.46.jpg

    Because of this, I couldn't change the card out. I didn't realise that there were different sized antenna plugs, thought they were all standard sized.

    I've been trying to look for alternative cards to replace my 6235, however I haven't found much luck online.

    I would like to find a WiFi card that will plug and play directly into the antenna plugs already there.

    Has anyone upgraded their WiFi card and has experience with this?

    Appreciate your feedback.

    Thank you!

    Regards,

    Kevin
     
    ahseng, May 23, 2013
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  2. Ultra-Insane

    Ultra-Insane Under Medicated

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    Welcome to the wonderful world of Ultrabooks. I don't know of any. You can't solder off and solder in the contact?
     
    Ultra-Insane, May 23, 2013
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  3. ahseng

    ahseng Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! I rather not solder :(

    Really prefer plug and play
     
    ahseng, May 23, 2013
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  4. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    You run a risk doing so anyway, especially if inexperienced. Alas, I don't know of any similarly sized antenna plugs on other cards off hand. You may be able to replace the cables, although that may prove to be a pain (but not more so than finding a compatible card for the antennas).
     
    Prostar Computer, May 23, 2013
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