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    HELP:Upgrade laptop netwok card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by TipTip, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. TipTip

    TipTip Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Toshiba A-300 laptop. It has the:
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network adapter
    I want to update it to a abgn adapter.
    If possible a network adapter. If not, then a USB one.
    PLS: include links to adapter for purchasing.
     
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can probably use the Intel 4965 or even the 5100/5300. I would personally get them from ebay; they're not that expensive.
     
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  4. TipTip

    TipTip Notebook Evangelist

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    How to confirm that I can use them
     
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    TipTip Notebook Evangelist

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    Just for interest,
    what about the 5100/5300?(if they are the PCIe mini form)
     
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  7. Michel.K

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    I bet you can verify an online store that you recognize in the list here maybe?
    http://www.pricespider.com/products...ireless-WiFi-Link-Mini-Card-4965AGNMM1WB.html

    I'm not too familliar with the onlinestores you guys have except newegg and zipzoomfly(i think) :) And i didn't find it on any of those websites.


    I hope it helps!


    Btw, don't get the 5100, it has a bad rumor :) Get the 5300 IF your notebook can run it. But i doubt it. Though someone will probably fill you in on that info.
     
    Michel.K, Jan 24, 2009
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  8. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It's like in theory any mini-PCIe card should work in any mini-PCIe slot, but some anal companies (like HP) lock down their BIOS such that only certain mini-PCIe cards can be recognized. I don't know if Toshiba does this or not (I would assume not, hence I say probably); the best way to confirm is to find another A-300 that is using the 4965 or the 5100/5300.
     
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  9. TipTip

    TipTip Notebook Evangelist

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    Can you provide me an online website in UK, I have a friend there.
    Thanks for your help
     
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  10. TipTip

    TipTip Notebook Evangelist

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    YOU ARE RIGHT !
    Companies break our theories for money purposes ^^
    Thanks for your help
     
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    Is the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network adapter
    PCI or PCIe
    connection?
     
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  12. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    the 3945 is a mini pcie card.
    The 3945 was never released on the mini pci interface

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jan 24, 2009
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