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    Upgrade ASUS laptop wireless card, antennae connections different sizes?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Takitoes, Nov 12, 2013.

  1. Takitoes

    Takitoes Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,

    I have a 15" ASUS Zenbook (UX51VZ) that i want to upgrade to wireless AC.

    It currently has a Intel Centrino Advanced 6235:
    http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...ed-n-6235.html

    I want to upgrade to a Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260:
    http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...bluetooth.html

    From everything i have read, these cards should be exchangeable and a device that uses one should be able to handle the other.

    However I have found out that the connections points between the antennae cables and the mini-pci card are smaller on the card that is currently installed.

    Would this have been something that ASUS did themselves? or a special batch that Intel made?

    Is it possible to solder that cable in position or replace the connection tips?

    Any advise would be greatly appreciated

    I know its possible to get an external usb that does AC but this is a much more elegant solution and im hoping its not too difficult...

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    Takitoes, Nov 12, 2013
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