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wireless not working when plugged in...

Discussion in 'HP' started by mujjuman, Jun 26, 2009.

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sometimes when i plug in, the wireless disables itself. hp wireless helper app tells me that it is disabled using the button... but the button is on. and then immediately when i unplug the laptop and run on battery, the wireless turns on and connects, and the wireless light on the switch is blue.

i tried disabling and enabling the wireless network adapter, it didnt work. i tried turning the switch on/off manually while plugged in, it doesnt work.

anyone else have similar issues? and fixed it?

also, i noticed that the LED for the "power on" near the wireless switch (next to "charging" light and "HDD access" light is very dim or off, while the laptop is on. I think it might be related.

mujjuman, Jun 26, 2009

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ok, wireless just came back on after battery reached 100%

even at 99% it was off

mujjuman, Jun 26, 2009

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Id double check the WiFI advanced power settings to make sure

flipfire, Jun 26, 2009

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Yup, I have it disabled... meaning it wont turn off to save power when the battery is low.

mujjuman, Jun 26, 2009

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