Studio 1737 - Want to add bluetooth

So I got my new Dell 1737 laptop and realized that I did not order it with bluetooth (oops). The reason I should have gotten bluetooth is that I use a wireless mouse and I seem to keep banging the usb adapter that sticks out the side. I would like to have a wireless mouse but without the thing sticking out so far. I chatted with Dell and all they would tell me about is the USB bluetooth adapter, he said I shouldn't go inside a new laptop cause I might mess it up (paraphrasing).
On the Dell site, I found a 370 internal card. Would this fit my laptop and how easy is it to install? My husband is familiar with tinkering with the older laptops but I really don't find the prospect of him digging around in my brand new laptop desirable, but I will leave the house for a few hours if that is my only option . Searching through old posts I saw a 370 card referred to and referenced with a PCI Express slot. Is it possible to get a bluetooth adapter card that fits in that long slot on the left side of the laptop? or is the only option opening the whole thing up?
Thanks for helping a newbie.

 

I haven't installed a bluetooth card in a laptop, but I think that if you have the service manual for your laptop (should be available online from Dell), it is just a matter of following the instructions.

Another option for you to consider is to get a mouse with a small (nano) USB transmitter like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826193046

I have one of these and leave the USB tranmitter in the laptop all the time because it is so small.

 

Thanks so much for the nano transmitter suggestion, I didn't know that they had ones that small. Seems like a easy and cheap solution. Thanks

 

The Dell 370 Bluetooth card is exactly what you're looking for. Installation is easy; just remove the bottom panel of your laptop, insert the card into the slot (very clearly marked "WPAN", secure it with the screw, and attach the blue antenna, which will be inside your laptop whether you originally got Bluetooth or not.

I did exactly this with my Studio 1535 and 1555; neither originally came with Bluetooth. It's very easy, and virtually impossible to break anything. The Dell reps just tell you that because it's what their customer service manual tells them to say.

 

I did end up just buying the 370 card and thanks shroom for the detailed instructions. Do I have to download any drivers or anything to make it work, or do I just plug it in and go?

 

You will need drivers. They are available for the Studio 1737 from the Downloads page at support.dell.com for your specific model.

 

Thanks alot! I'm kinda new at this so I never thought to look there.

 

Shroom, will the 370 card work with the 1555? It only says it's compatible with the 1535 and 1735.

Thanks.

Edit: Never mind, I just checked the configurator and it shows the 370 as one of the options.

 

I'm using the 370 in my 1555 as we speak.

 

I ordered my card on Sunday night and received it this morning, pretty quick delivery considering there was a Holiday in there and also they said it would be here on 9/15.

Of course the supplied screw wouldn't fit in my Studio 1737. Thankfully my husband had a spare screw in his computer parts bin and he used that one. Seems to be working perfectly so far.
Thanks for all the help.

 

or you could buy from here for $2.5 freeship anywhere in the universe

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866

 

Great Price thanks!

 

That's a USB Bluetooth dongle, which kinda defeats the purpose of getting an internal Bluetooth card.