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    Is it possible to replace the Dell 1515 Wireless Card?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by JacksterD, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. JacksterD

    JacksterD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey people, I've heard some people say some things about the Dell 1515 wifi card not being great and I was wondering if it's possible to replace it with something else, like an Intel one?

    I'm especially interested in this because I know Intel has pretty decent Linux compatibility whereas other wifi chips can be a bit dodgy.
     
    JacksterD, Mar 3, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can replace it. You can probably use any half-height mini PCIe wifi card, including the Intel 5100 and 5300, which are, sadly, somewhat hard to find these days.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 3, 2009
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    Salty85 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the 3945ABG card in mine from intel. Runs like a dream. Cheap, around 25 bucks or less.
     
    Salty85, Mar 4, 2009
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It's not a half-height card; it won't work in the 1340 WWAN slot. It may work in WWAN or UWB slot if you haven't populated those, but I can't guarantee it. Better off looking for a half-height 5100 or 5300. I don't believe they make a half-height version of the 4965.
     
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    i would look at this. Used it for over a month now and its blows the dell (broadcom) wifi card away.

    Hope this helps :D :D
     
    fluffboy, Mar 4, 2009
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    Dari187 Newbie

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    Yes you can replace the dell 1515. I did it myself and I am not too much of a tech wiz. I installed the Intel 5300 on it, but its pretty much the same thing, only difference is if you have a fast internet connection and a good draft n router you can get much better speeds with the 5300. I believe my intel 5300 will max out at 450Mbps in turn the Dell 1515 will max out at around 300Mbps. Again only if you have a fast ISP.

    PS I ordered mine from Shanghai...took forever and a day...but well worth it!
     
    Dari187, Apr 17, 2009
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    Hey there guys.. is there any reason this one wouldnt work for me? dell 1340 here.. have a 1510 in my laptop now running vista 64 8gb ram 2.66

    Intel Winmax 5350 802.11n 450m Wireless mini pci-e Card ??
     
    lmonje73, May 21, 2009
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