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    Q: Intel 7260AC WiFi Card in X220

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Rambler, Jun 13, 2014.

  1. Rambler

    Rambler Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if anyone has had any success in using the above mentioned wireless card in their X220.

    I'm aware of the BIOS whitelist so I've tracked down a few eBay sellers who sell the Lenovo FRU 04W3814 card for about AUD$40.

    Technically it should work.

    Now I don't know whether the X220 has a generic whitelist for FRU based cards or whether it specifically accepts certain models and FRU's.

    Any info would be great.

    Thanks
     
    Rambler, Jun 13, 2014
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    You'll still need a modded BIOS, since X220 predates the 7260AC card and the BIOS *will* bark at it, Lenovo-issued or not.

    Happy upgrading.
     
    ajkula66, Jun 13, 2014
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  3. Rambler

    Rambler Notebook Consultant

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    That's what I thought.

    Thanks.
     
    Rambler, Jun 13, 2014
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  4. jedisurfer1

    jedisurfer1 Notebook Deity

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    not sure if they worked it out yet but the 7260 has had tons of problems. I'd avoid it in general as there is a huge thread some where here about it.
     
    jedisurfer1, Jun 14, 2014
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