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    UGH... Did I just fry my bluetooth chip???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Weioo, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. Weioo

    Weioo Notebook Geek

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    I keep on fiddling with drivers trying to find the right one that will work well with my BT headset. Well I was just installing the firmware and multi tasking with my desktop and while it was installing firmware when you're not suppose to even click i double clicked "my computer" and now I can still reinstallt he firmware, but every time i install drivers it gives me "no bluetooth device found"... If I did fry my BT chip wtf is up with the little weak chip that cant handle a mouse click?!?!?!
     
    Weioo, Jun 16, 2006
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  2. teamgreen02

    teamgreen02 Notebook Guru

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    You are not going to "fry" your bluetooth chip. I'm sure it is just a matter of getting the proper drivers installed.
     
    teamgreen02, Jun 16, 2006
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  3. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I highly doubt you fried your chip. First, make sure that your wifi is turn on (FN+F2). Another option is to uninstall & remove all of your drivers. Reboot your laptop, and then try installing the driver that you want. I can tell you that it takes a while. It took me a few hours to get it fixed.
     
    Amber, Jun 17, 2006
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  4. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried redetecting it? Go to Control Panel > Add New Hardware. It probably got uninstalled or something.
     
    zicky, Jun 17, 2006
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