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    removing bluetooh on m1330

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Racinghart, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. Racinghart

    Racinghart Newbie

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    hey, im new here, recieved my m1330 recently but getting a replacement.
    On my replacement order, they didnt add bluetooth built-in

    Does anyone know how i can remove the bluetooth card?
    i was thinking of taking it from my laptop and placing it in my replacement laptop.
    thanks!

    PS. also if i was to change it, will i see the blue bluetooth light up icon on the media bar?
     
    Racinghart, Sep 20, 2007
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  2. shaheenarshan

    shaheenarshan Notebook Deity

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    theres always bluetooth dongles wij can be an easy addone for $10 or so
    bluetooth is usually an option along with the wireless card
    so th dongle may be a good option!
     
    shaheenarshan, Sep 20, 2007
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  3. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Why bother to add a clumsy external one when the system should have come with internal bluetooth. Ask a Dell technician to install it for you rather than risking and doing it yourself. (or wait for another....replacement)
     
    lordnikon, Sep 20, 2007
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I agree with lordnikon......if your original one came with it but the replacement doesn't, Dell can either send another replacement which includes BT, or they can send a tech out to move it into your replacement.
     
    Khris, Sep 20, 2007
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  5. Hiker

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    On my laptop it's simple to remove/replace the internal Bluetooth card. Your manual should show you how, but on mine you remove the battery and there's a small "door" on the end. It plugs in.
     
    Hiker, Sep 20, 2007
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  6. liquidplasma6

    liquidplasma6 Notebook Evangelist

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    i added bluetooth on mine, its really simple

    remove your battery, unscrew the screws under there, they are labeled with M2 text

    remove the plastic hinge covers by placing your fingertip in the gap

    lift the media bar + speaker cover up towards the screen, then located directly under the XPS M1330 logo should be the bluetooth in its own little niche. Unplug it and you're set.

    i would have video taped it but i couldn't hold the camera and work on the laptop at the same time :)
     
    liquidplasma6, Sep 20, 2007
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  7. Racinghart

    Racinghart Newbie

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    ah great to hear that i can do it myself! thanks alot for the response. im going to try it when my replacement arrives tommorrow :D
     
    Racinghart, Sep 21, 2007
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    sarcastic6, Sep 21, 2007
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