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    Replacing internal Wifi card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Serville, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Serville

    Serville Notebook Consultant

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    I need some advice.
    I still have an old Dell 1405 (640m) with Intel Pro 3945ABG & I can get Intel 5100 BGN dual-band or Intel Wifi Link 1000 for only $7. I suppose 5100 is better ?
    Can I replace this without problem?
    Is it half-height or full-height ?

    I've heard sayings that Dell has bios lock to make non-Dell certified card from working ?
     
    Serville, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    You'll need a full height card, but I wouldn't recommend spending any money on it. I doubt you'll notice much difference between the 3945 and 5100 unless you're using 802.11n and are exceeding 802.11g bandwidth.

    Intel WiFi Link 1000 is a half-height card.
     
    Robin24k, Sep 9, 2011
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  3. Serville

    Serville Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the info.
    Yeah, I don't actually need it since my internet speed is only 3 Mbps thru an N router :D
    I just feel so tempted to upgrade out of curiosity & it's only $7 hahaha
     
    Serville, Sep 9, 2011
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  4. SA Spurs1

    SA Spurs1 Notebook Consultant

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    You can upgrade to the DW1500 and the DW1505
     
    SA Spurs1, Sep 20, 2011
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