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    Intel 5300 AGN

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Neoistheone2000, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. Neoistheone2000

    Neoistheone2000 Newbie

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    Hello I'm new, lol and don't know if this has been posted.

    I have been reading this site for a while now (helped me make the purchasing decision on my t7500 when replacing my t2330)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=223987

    I have a Toshiba a205-s5809 and want to update the Wireless card and add a 3ed antenna to my system.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230383697001&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

    And get this card 5300 AGN Wireless card, just dont know which one I need.
    http://www.getpartsonline.com/480986-001.html
    http://www.getpartsonline.com/506679-001.html
    http://www.getpartsonline.com/533an-mmw.html

    I'm pretty sure its the same card, just wanting to make sure that I can run this card.

    Thank you for any help!
     
    Neoistheone2000, Feb 23, 2010
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  2. leslieann

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    The last card is a certain no go. It's an HP labeled card and will ONLY work in an HP mode.

    The first two, say in compatibility that they work on HP. Weird.
    One of them might work, but neither states if it is full or half height.
    Another oddity is the only one with a proper Intel part number (off the top of my head) is the HP model.

    I wouldn't really want to trust any without confirming with them.
     
    leslieann, Feb 23, 2010
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    Neoistheone2000, Feb 23, 2010
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    dazz87 Notebook Evangelist

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    dazz87, Feb 23, 2010
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  5. Neoistheone2000

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    would the "533AN_MMWW2" work on my Toshiba?
     
    Neoistheone2000, Feb 23, 2010
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    dont know you could post the question in the Toshiba area of the forum
     
    dazz87, Feb 23, 2010
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    Yeah, ebay is difficult, but you can luck out like I did!

    Toshiba isn't HP or Lenovo and therefore doesn't have a restriction. If your computer uses a full height card then it should work. I really wouldn't buy from that place though as it looks weird and they have multiple listings of the same card and you can't tell the difference.
     
    Trottel, Feb 23, 2010
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    When this topic has died off, OP can.
     
    Amnesiac, Feb 24, 2010
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  9. Neoistheone2000

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    +1 Don't want to be one of those annoying people that just registered.
     
    Neoistheone2000, Feb 24, 2010
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    You should look for a 5300 which is non OEM... you have to search well to get a proper one... but try getting a 6200 or 6300... they should be better... 6200 would only need 2 antenna too...
     
    sean473, Feb 24, 2010
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    Neoistheone2000, Feb 24, 2010
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    Yeah, it seems to be offered only in half size.
     
    Trottel, Feb 24, 2010
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    Could you in theory make a bracket that would hold it down?
     
    Neoistheone2000, Feb 24, 2010
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    Neoistheone2000, Feb 25, 2010
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    it should don't worry :)
     
    sean473, Feb 26, 2010
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