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    Dell wireless card issue

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hbk, Sep 16, 2006.

  1. hbk

    hbk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my e1705 laptop which is a pretty powerful machine to me except for the dell 1390 wireless card which I didn't pay attention to when I ordered it.Can anybody tell me if I can upgrade this card or not?It's really a pain compared to the whole awsome performance of this system.Or I can just go on using it?
     
    hbk, Sep 16, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Yes I would think you could check the Dell website.
     
    Reezin14, Sep 16, 2006
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    hbk Notebook Enthusiast

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    check for what?Can they upgrade it for me?
     
    hbk, Sep 17, 2006
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    WHAT is your beef with the card?
     
    crimsontwo, Sep 17, 2006
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    the card is made by broadcom and is a quality card. can you be more specific about your issues because i doubt it's a quality issue.

    yes, you can replace it, it's just a minipci card in your minipci slot under the notebook. you can take it out and put any minipci expansion card in there.
     
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    well,the main problem harrasses me is the 1390 card is only of capacity of 802.11b.but I heard the 802.11a/g card can be faster,right?or do you guys think b version should be enough for the speed?
     
    hbk, Sep 17, 2006
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