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    TV tuner for L502x

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by zuffy, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. zuffy

    zuffy Notebook Guru

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    What is the part call if I want to add the oem TV tuner for the L502x? Also, is it difficult to install?
     
    zuffy, Jan 19, 2012
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    SuspiciousLurker Notebook Geek

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    Just curious, if you order an L502x WITHOUT an OEM TV Tuner, does it still come with the embedded TV antenna (and, presumably unused connectors to go with them)? Also, does it still come with the port on the back of the laptop for an external TV antenna?
     
    SuspiciousLurker, Jan 20, 2012
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    toronto Notebook Deity

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    It does not come with the port. The spot where the port would go is covered with solid plastic like the rest of the rear case.
     
    toronto, Jan 20, 2012
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    zuffy Notebook Guru

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    I guess it's easier to just buy a USB TV tuner then.
     
    zuffy, Jan 20, 2012
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    SuspiciousLurker Notebook Geek

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    What about the internal embedded antenna? Can you confirm whether it's there or not?

    If it's there, then the OEM tuner should at least work with that one.
     
    SuspiciousLurker, Jan 20, 2012
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  6. toronto

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    I have not opened up my case.
     
    toronto, Jan 20, 2012
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