Adding Internal Bluetooth

I'm getting a gateway P-7811 which unfortunately doesn't come with bluetooth. Assuming that the laptop has the connector slot, can I add the

Dell 2.4 GHz Wireless 370 Bluetooth (2.1 + EDR) Mini-Card for Dell Studio 17 Laptop

to it? I'm asking because obviously, the card says "for Dell Studio 17 Laptop." This is the only bluetooth 2.1 card I could find though.

 

i wouldn't take the chances with that since you mentioned "for Dell Studio 17"
Perhaps a bluetooth dongle for your usb port?
But if you think it will work, do a bit more research on its compatiblity

 

I agree with Rikimusha, I think you'll be better off with a USB dongle, something like this is pretty good:

http://www.newtonperipherals.com/mogo_dapter.html

You may also want to ask some P-7811 users in the Gateway section to see if anyone can confirm about the connector slot, some people might have opened the laptop before.

 

Well I'm really looking for something that I can install internally, just so that I don't have to worry about taking it off or putting it on or someone stealing it, and also for cosmetic reasons... besides that, i'm trying to find a 2.1 module.

 

I believe I found the module they are using but it is only 2.0. It is a Foxconn T60H928 module. I found it by looking at the component specs for the P-173x series. Let me know if you are interested as I found a supplier and probably need to order more than 1. Here is the link http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/BladeC/6003021R/6003021Rsp3.shtml

 

Adding a Mini - PCI card can have some complications, the most prominent one being the issue of size. The card may be a few millimetres too wide or long, and, as a result, may not slot into you motherboard properly. Also, it may be quite fiddly to get to the PCI slot, and you may have to pull out a few components to get to it.

Therefore, it's easier, and a lot cheaper just to get a cheap USB dongle. Also, your Wi-Fi network card may be in the Mini - PCI slot, and you may not have a spare one for an internal Bluetooth card.

 

I think Kensington has a USB Bluetooth adapter that's even smaller.

EDIT: Here it is: http://us.kensington.com/html/14409.html

It will eat up a USB port, but otherwise you can just forget it's there.

 

This is the tiny USB one that was recommended to me http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833340012

If your laptop has a memory card reader you could gtry to find one of the SD card based Bluetooth cards that were floating around for a while.

 

1. If gateway has the socket, they will offer the option.
2. Bluetooth needs to have antenna pre-wired, so I blieve 90% you will not have the option for internal bluetooth.

Just buy a USB bluetooth, it is easy and cheap. And please do not buy a laptop with bluetooth or bluetooth option, if you need bluetooth. It will not work even they have the slot, but no antenna pre-wired.

 

I bought this module from Dell to try, I'll let you know if it works.

2.4 GHz Wireless 370 Bluetooth (2.1 + EDR) Mini-Card for Dell Latitiude E5400 / E5500 / E6400 ATG / E6500 Laptops / Precision Mobile WorkStations M2400 / M4400

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...oductdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=430-3164