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    Replacing the wirleless card in HP dv6t SE?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by gate1975mlm, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. gate1975mlm

    gate1975mlm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know if its possible to replace the built in wireless card in the HP dv6t SE May 2010 model?


    This would be a nice upgrade from the one HP gives you "Intel Wifi Link 5300"
    Amazon.com: Intel Wifi Link 5300: Electronics
     
    gate1975mlm, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Built in? As in non-replaceable, soldered on the motherboard?

    Or do you mean just the stock option, fastened with 2 screws, replaceable in 5mins +driver install. I'd put my money on the second one.
     
    KLF, Jul 17, 2010
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    hiero Notebook Consultant

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    Yup, 2 screws. But the dv6 only has 2 antennas so the 5300 wouldn't really do much for you. You can get the 5100 or install another antenna.
     
    hiero, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. Falco152

    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    Did HP stop whitelisting cards now?
    I'm curious to replace my wireless card as well. And because I'm afraid of editing the bios and bricking the laptop.

    Sorry about my poor behavior at the moment, I'm not having a good month.
     
    Falco152, Jul 18, 2010
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    claudehl Notebook Geek

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    Is there a better choice out in the market or within the models that HP offers. Does the Intel WIFI card provide greater/faster connectivity? Who produces the non intel WIFI card for HP?

    Thanks,
    C.
     
    claudehl, Jul 19, 2010
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I guess not, so the choises are limited by the original manufacturer's options.
     
    KLF, Jul 19, 2010
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  7. Falco152

    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    Please do post what cards that work with the dv6t.

    I'm looking for some cards that supports abgn since I find the current link 1000 really restrictive in functionality.
     
    Falco152, Jul 21, 2010
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