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    Lenovo G470 has only 1 wifi antenna cable

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Krc23, Sep 28, 2013.

  1. Krc23

    Krc23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All, I just got a Lenovo G470 with a B820 Celeron. When I upgraded the ram I noticed that there is only 1 antenna cable(black) connected to the wifi card. Are your units also like this? I find it weird that it only has one..usually 2 wires are connected(black and gray). Need your input coz I can still have the unit replaced if its a flaw. Thanks in advance!
     
    Krc23, Sep 28, 2013
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    Krc23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any input from anyone? Will really appreciate it..Thanks
     
    Krc23, Sep 28, 2013
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    Dragnoak Notebook Evangelist

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    Mind if I ask, where did you buy the G470 w/B820 Celeron processor from? It looks like it's a "hand me down" :D

    AFAIK the last G470's they made used Intel i3 or i5. Even those models are no longer made.

    http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/pdf/system_data/g470_tech_specs.pdf

    Still, one antenna wire is possible, if the WiFi card is only 1x1.
     
    Dragnoak, Sep 29, 2013
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    Krc23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not at all. They still sell them here in the Philippines for a bargain(290 USD) and yes with a B820 Celeron brand new. I got it for my niece who's in highschool. I just find it weird since it only has 1 cable and i bought it from an area known to sell refurbished units as brand new, I just thought someone could've pulled a fast one on me or something. Oh well wifi signal is stable though so i guess all is good.
     
    Krc23, Oct 11, 2013
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