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    Possible to upgrade to INTERNAL BLUETOOTH ZD8215

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Toaster, May 19, 2006.

  1. Toaster

    Toaster Notebook Guru

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    I just bought a ZD8215 model HP laptop - Love it to death so far, but the only thing its missing is internal bluetooth (and lightscribe dvd - which I can live without)

    I would LOVE to upgrade the wireless card to ADD internal bluetooth - surely this is possible?

    Anyone know the make/model number of the internal wireless card that HAS bluetooth - and if what I want to do is possible?

    THANKS IN ADVANCE.
    Toaster
     
    Toaster, May 19, 2006
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  2. Toaster

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    BUMP

    Surely someone here knows the HP part number for the internal card with bluetooth? I'm sure these are available on Ebay, so I could install myself?

    Thanks
     
    Toaster, May 28, 2006
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  3. MGS2392

    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    ZD8125=ZD8000 series. Here's the maintenance guide:

    http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00291986.pdf

    According to them, Bluetooth is #376651-001. Wireless A/B/G for USA is #376650-001. I don't know where to get these parts, nor do I know if they can easily be upgraded, but those are the numbers according to the manual.

    EDIT: I believe that means Bluetooth is on a totally different card than wireless... Anyway, refer to the guide above for installation instructions.
     
    MGS2392, May 28, 2006
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  4. vassil_98

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    HP has a list of supported mini pci cards (bios locked). The widely avaible MSI cards may not work...you may want to research this.
     
    vassil_98, May 29, 2006
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  5. Toaster

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    What I do know is those part numbers are NOT available on ebay.... I would call HP but I know they're gonna tell me no. Even if it IS possible - they're still gonna say no it isnt.
     
    Toaster, Jun 4, 2006
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    MGS2392, Jun 4, 2006
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  7. Toaster

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    GREAT! That and the manual looks like I would be able to install BLUETOOTH in this laptop!!!???? :cool:

    THANK YOU GUYS!
     
    Toaster, Jun 5, 2006
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    I ordered and received the bluetooth module from HP. The problem I'm having is connecting it to the motherboard. I found the connector but there is no cable to plug in to the BT module nor did the module come with one. HP Parts was no help over the phone. Any ideas?
     
    laminator, Jun 24, 2006
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  9. Toaster

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    Wow... I'm really sorry to hear this! I havn't ordered one yet - I haven't had time................ but I did see an auction on ebay for a bluetooth adapter - I think it was for a different model however - and it specifically said it didn't come with the cable, so this must be a common problem :(

    The up side to that is, there MUST be a solution. PLEASE POST YOUR RESULTS.
     
    Toaster, Jun 26, 2006
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  10. jxtx

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    You need to order a complete cable kit for your notebook. HP sent me a set of cables for free when I added a Bluetooth module to my zx5078cl. I do not have the right screw to lock the module in place, so my plastic case bulges slighty above the module. Use the right cable or you will overheat your Bluetooth module (yeah, I did this wrong once). Check the color of the individual wires in the cable carefully to know what you are doing.

    Jeremy

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    jxtx, Jun 26, 2006
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  11. Toaster

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    Anyone know how much a complete cable kit is? and possibly the part number?
    (those people over at HP are EXTREMELY unhelpful! :( )
     
    Toaster, Jun 27, 2006
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    No idea. I've been looking for it myself.
     
    laminator, Jul 6, 2006
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    Hey there,

    I don't know if I should write this here or in another thread, but i have a v2310ca, and i want internal bluetooth too. so, what are the resources/information that you guys looked up before ordering parts/installing?
     
    Super_Cow, Aug 9, 2006
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