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    P-7811FX Motherboard Pictures

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Vwracer69, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. tezen

    tezen Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a question personally, if I wanted to say install an extra antenna and replace the Intel wifi link 5100 card with the 5300, how much of the laptop would I have to go about taking apart? In addition what would be the simplest and safest method of doing so?
     
    tezen, Sep 30, 2008
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  2. DestruyaX

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    I'd make certain the notebook can support an extra antenna first. Failing that, just buy an Expresscard.
     
    DestruyaX, Sep 30, 2008
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    Most express cards I've seen seem to get bad reviews and tend to not support vista 64 or have bad range. Is there one that doesn't suck?
     
    tezen, Sep 30, 2008
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  4. DestruyaX

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    DLink's has a Vista64 driver dated 8/7/08 and there's a forum specifically for N-related issues and how to configure settings for maximum performance.
     
    DestruyaX, Sep 30, 2008
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  5. tezen

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    Could you point me to this drive, because I do not see it on their website.
     
    tezen, Sep 30, 2008
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  6. Johnksss

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    their are currently 3 wires going to the wifi card currently in your notebook. so im pretty sure that one should work for your new card. (internal mini pci express card that is)

    that's if you can find one small enough to fit the right side mini pci express slot.
     
    Johnksss, Sep 30, 2008
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    DestruyaX, Oct 1, 2008
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  8. tezen

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    Wonder how involved it is to switch the cards then. Also thanks for the link.
     
    tezen, Oct 1, 2008
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    about 5 minutes the first time.
    2 mintues to switch the card and the other 3 minutes to be nosy looking around...lol
     
    Johnksss, Oct 1, 2008
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  10. tezen

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    I guess it was more along the lines of how much of the laptop needs to be taken apart, like the whole thing, or like just say the keyboard.
     
    tezen, Oct 1, 2008
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    guess you haven't looked at that online manual yet? lol

    it's that big cover underneath. and you will see your wifi card right there.
     
    Johnksss, Oct 1, 2008
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  12. tezen

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    Wow I feel like a retard, thanks lol.
     
    tezen, Oct 1, 2008
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  13. Johnksss

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    no need...it was just a small over site.....lol
     
    Johnksss, Oct 1, 2008
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  14. Vwracer69

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    The p-7811 only has 2 antenna wires inside it. he also asked how much work it would be to install the 3rd antenna. it is some work to install the antenna in the factory spot, but like i said some people have just installed the 3rd under the pciexpress cover and have had ok results, up to you how far you want to go.

    other updates, i just received my bluetooth module i ordered on ebay from china, took a while. i hope to have a "how to disassemble " guide up within the next week. need to find the time to slowly take apart and document with pictures everything i do. like i said i will get it up as soon as i can.
     
    Vwracer69, Oct 1, 2008
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  15. Johnksss

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    huh? if your referring to tezen. he was talking about the wifi.

    then changed his mind and thought it easier to switch cards.
     
    Johnksss, Oct 1, 2008
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