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    Dell inspiron 1420 - wireless card - HELP!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cincaluk, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. cincaluk

    cincaluk Newbie

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    Hi..

    I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1420 from my colleague..my first impression was, this is a great laptop..

    Due to some problem with its internal wireless device, I decide to buy a DLink DWL-AG660 wireless cardbus adapter from the net..

    When the card arrived, I try to install it & unfortunately, it cant fit in...I google the net & just found out that the AG660 is using a 32 bit pcmcia card bus adapter & my inspiron 1420 is equipped with (maybe) an express card slot.. :eek:

    Is there any solution from this apart from me buying a new wireless card? :confused:

    Please help me. I've put in a lot of money for this laptop & wireless card... :(

    regards
     
    cincaluk, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    You can get an Intel WiFi Link 5100 WiFi card for $20 on eBay, and installation is fairly simple.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 16, 2009
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  3. cincaluk

    cincaluk Newbie

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    does it means that I need to buy another card?

    Is it possible for me to use back the DWL-Ag660?
     
    cincaluk, Jul 16, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    That D-Link DWL card uses the PCMCIA interface, and the 1420 only has ExpressCard. In order for that to work, you'd need an ExpressCard to PCMCIA adapter, which would just add even more bulk.

    So, yes, you'll need to buy a new card and install it yourself, but like I say, it's relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 16, 2009
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  5. cincaluk

    cincaluk Newbie

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    hmm..ok..it seems to be the best solution.

    I'll search it from ebay. Thanks mate!
     
    cincaluk, Jul 16, 2009
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