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    Is Dell Truemobile 350 compatible with the 1520?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ppen1, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. ppen1

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    I was wondering if I can retrofit the bluetooth module from my Inspiron 6000 onto the inspiron 1520?

    Looking at dell's website, the 1520 uses the truemobile 355 vs the 350 for the Inspiron 6000.
     
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    Depends...

    If it is a PCI Express module I'm going to assume you can just hook it up... There could be issues if the antennas don't fit though...
     
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    no its an internal chip module that plugs into the side of the battery compartment on the 6000. The 1520 seems to have this but I don't want to open it up if its not compatible.
     
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    Ah right just looked at the service manual and it has a seperate Bluetooth replacement section which is under the keyboard. I thought the PAN connection in the Wireless Cards section was for Bluetooth, but I guess not.

    The only thing i can recommend you do is prop it open and see ;)
     
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    Yes, you can. I just installed my 6000's TrueMobile 350 into my Inspiron 1520 and it worked perfectly! One warning though -- be very careful NOT to bend the pins when installing the TM350! They're very tiny and fragile.
    ;) :D
     
    stisev, Dec 5, 2007
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