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    Wireless Adapter Replacement for V6000/V6305NR

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mlong219, Sep 5, 2008.

  1. mlong219

    mlong219 Newbie

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    Hi All,

    I have a Compaq Presaro V6305NR notebook, and my wireless card stopped working. I noticed a replacement on ebay for about $20.00, but I really don't want to purchase this card, if its going to fail again within the next 12months.

    I noticed the following card from intel, and was wondering if this card would work, if I just used antenna 1/2.
    http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/prowireless_mobile.htm

    Also I noticed my external slot is a ExpressCard 54/34. Where can I find a good wireless network card, that will fit this slot?

    Thanks.
     
    mlong219, Sep 5, 2008
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unfortunately, your problem probably wont be solved by replacing the wifi card since it might not be just a dead wifi card. The V6000 amongst other laptops from various manufacturers are affected by the Nvidia graphics/chpset defect and failing wireless card is one of the symptoms of the overheating chipset/graphics. HP has issued a recall and they should service it even if it is out of the standard warranty period...
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...7277&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

    Also, the bios doesnt allow non HP specified wireless cards from being used in the system, so the Intel or none of the other cards will work without hacking through the bios.
     
    miner, Sep 5, 2008
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  3. mlong219

    mlong219 Newbie

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    I have already upgraded to the latest BIOS F.3D, is it possible to have HP send me the wireless card,or is there a local repair center I can goto to replace the wireless card replaced?
     
    mlong219, Sep 5, 2008
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  4. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Replacing the wireless card wont fix the issue. The motherboard needs to be replaced to fix it. Its a larger problem than just the wireless card.
     
    miner, Sep 5, 2008
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    mlong219 Newbie

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    I just got off phone with HP, and they are going to peform the repair for free!


    THanks!
     
    mlong219, Sep 5, 2008
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  6. Georges computer

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    I have the same problem will HP in the UK fix FOC
     
    Georges computer, May 14, 2009
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  7. Rottie

    Rottie Notebook Consultant

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    yeah thats correct - one time enchanced warranty when my wireless died last month.
     
    Rottie, May 14, 2009
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