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    Is there a way to disable HP Dv9000 wireless button?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nstarz, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. nstarz

    nstarz Newbie

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    I have a friend with a HP DV9000 and sometimes he accidently hits the wireless button causing him to get disconnected.

    Is there a way to keep it on all the time, and over-ride the wireless button?
     
    nstarz, Jul 16, 2007
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    le bump of faith.
     
    nstarz, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. deputy963

    deputy963 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a way? Yes. Do you want to do it? No.

    It's just a switch. You could open the case and either solder around the switch or disconnect the switch physically, depending on how it's wired. Not worth the time or effort.
     
    deputy963, Jul 23, 2007
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    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    I would cover the switch with high quality electrical tape (in the on position) or put a dollop of hot melt glue on the open portion of the switch preventing movement. You could always "break-off" the dollop of glue if you wanted to return the switch to service.
     
    SP Forsythe, Jul 23, 2007
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