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    Gateway Internal Bluetooth Addition

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by redsoxguy676, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. redsoxguy676

    redsoxguy676 Newbie

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    I have an MD7822U model laptop, that does not have the internal bluetooth in it. What would I have to do to go about adding an internal bluetooth card to my laptop?
     
    redsoxguy676, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. ralcool

    ralcool Notebook Enthusiast

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    Firstly I would consider a small usb adapter. VERY small this one, and works great.

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Smallest-USB...QptZAU_Laptop_Accessories?hash=item3a541b3916

    Or if there is a spare pcie connector underneath a removable panel on the bottom, you could fit an internal pcie to bluetooth one. Might only be one pcie connector tho, and filled with your wifi card...

    Or fit a pcie to usb/sata adapter instead...
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PCI-e-PCI-Ex...iewItemQQptZAU_Components?hash=item255774f80d

    And put that mini usb-bluetooth inside- wire it up. Easy.

    Plenty of options, based on your laptop expansion capabilites. + I don't seem to be able to find a users manual for you. So can't accuratly say.

    Edit... Perhaps swap your internal wifi card for a combo unit.
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/802-11G-B-MI...iewItemQQptZAU_Networking?hash=item3a55c6a519
    Sean
     
    ralcool, Dec 22, 2009
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