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    L501X: Can't Turn Wireless On

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Carbo, Apr 18, 2013.

  1. Carbo

    Carbo Notebook Consultant

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    Laptop suddenly wouldn't connect to the internet. My other two laptops are working normally so it isn't a router issue. When I checked the Windows Mobility Center I noticed the option to turn the
    wireless on/off was off, but the button to turn it back on is greyed out. Any ideas on why and how to fix this? Thank you.
     
    Carbo, Apr 18, 2013
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  2. conscriptvirus

    conscriptvirus Notebook Evangelist

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    reinstall your wireless drivers?
     
    conscriptvirus, Apr 18, 2013
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  3. SAiLO

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    Check that the wireless is switched on in the BIOS. Also try Fn + F2 key combination in Windows.
     
    SAiLO, Apr 22, 2013
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  4. Rajath N

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    Hi Carbo,

    Check if there are any Yellow bangs on devices listed in "Other Devices" section in Device Manager and update the drivers from there.
     
    Rajath N, Apr 23, 2013
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    Don't use the newest wireless drivers from Intel. They are no good.
     
    tonyr6, May 3, 2013
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