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    mini pci?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kite179, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. kite179

    kite179 Newbie

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    hello i have a mini pci 56k modem on my compaq presario 700 and i am wondering if i can take that out and plug in a mini pci wifi card?
     
    kite179, Mar 26, 2008
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you see antenna leads in/around the card slot, yes, and even then you'll need to find a card that's HP-approved for that particular model since they lock out unapproved cards in the BIOS. Without antennas your WiFi range is virtually nil.
     
    brianstretch, Mar 27, 2008
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    this is an older compaq so there is no antana but there is space for me to put in my own and ware can i find the aproved cards
     
    kite179, Mar 29, 2008
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    Get the service guide from hp.com. It will have a list of part #'s in the section that describes how to install a miniPCI card. Search eBay for that part #.
     
    brianstretch, Mar 30, 2008
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