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    Inspiron 1520 wifi issue

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ekmek, Mar 23, 2010.

  1. ekmek

    ekmek Notebook Geek

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    Lately my wifi has not been coming on automatically. if i shut it off with the switch and the shut down the computer and reboot. once I get it to the desktop I turn the switch on then the wifi will work. any other way it doesnt. so I have this work around but was in the problem? is it the card or the switch not engaging at start up. thank you for your help.
     
    ekmek, Mar 23, 2010
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  2. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Hi,

    I would try if reinstalling the drivers does help.

    What you can also check is reseating the WLAN adapter - this is described in the service manual you can get on Dell support website.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Mar 28, 2010
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