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    Self install bluetooth card in new 6000d?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rooster32, Mar 19, 2005.

  1. rooster32

    rooster32 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have had my 6000d for about a week and really like it. One thing I missed is ordering the blue-tooth option. Can this card be ordered from Dell and self installed by a non-techi?

    Looking to use it for a wireless mouse option.

    Thank you.
     
    rooster32, Mar 19, 2005
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    bugmenot Notebook Evangelist

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    You can get a bluetooth usb adapter. That would probably be best since you are a "non-techie". But watch out because XP SP2 has issues with blutooth devices. I am having problems installing mine. I have the belkin 10 meter adapter.
     
    bugmenot, Mar 19, 2005
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  3. Steven58563

    Steven58563 Notebook Geek

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    A friend who has a Latitude D400 was able to purchase the bluetooth module on eBay and install it himself. I would think it should be doable on the i6000.

    The bluetooth option is very cool. I was able to xfer photos from my phone to the laptop. I am also looking to get a bluetooth mouse.


    Inspiron 6000d
    PM 760(2.0GHz)
    15.4" WSXGA+
    1 GB RAM (pc2-4200 533mhz from crucial, it works)
    64MB ATI X300
    60GB 7,200 RPM
    CDRW/DVD
    Bluetooth
    2200
    XP pro
     
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    Steven58563, Mar 21, 2005
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