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    Upgrading Ideapad Y730 to Intel 5300

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by alohadustin, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. alohadustin

    alohadustin Newbie

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    if the older card was a 5100 then it won't make a difference unless if you add another antenna. the 5300 uses 3 antennas
     
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    adonisbook Notebook Guru

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    Hello Alohadustin,

    Does your computer have 64bit OS?
     
  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Is there some reason were asking this in multiple threads?
     
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    driver77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Because i have purchased the computer he purchased and found out from a rep after that it was 32bit Vista.
     
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    I think you got your answer here.
     
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    driver77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just want to know what he got, i haven't received mine yet.
    But if it isn't then i will just have to live with it.