Bluetooth

Hello everyone I have a couple of questions if someone would be so kind in helping out.
I have a Compal 80-EL everybody says it is bluetooth ready but when I try to install the provided software it gives me an error message saying there is no bluetooth device present. If there is a bluetooth modal installed where would it be located in the laptop so I can physically see if there is one installed.
The other question is where do I find hardware for the Compal 80-EL ie. TV card and so on?

thanks for the help
Bteck

 

The bluetooth should be under the hard drive. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. Remove the hard drive cover, then remove the 2 screws holding the drive in. Slide it back to disconnect it and lift it out. Under the end where the drive was connected, you should be able to see the little BT card or a where it's suppose to be mounted along with a loose wire.

 

Ok thank you Jernkar I have found the loose wire. Next question is where dose one find the BT module to purchase. Would anyone know?

Again Thanks for your help
Bteck

 

I lucked out in my search today and found this site that has the BT modules. http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_parts.asp?PRID=9641
If anyone runs into the same think as I have. If anyone has other hardware sites for Compal please do tell thanks

Regards
Bteck

 

http://www.excaliberpc.com/Intel_ASI_NB_AC_BLUE_TTH_FOR_FL90/72401930001/partinfo-id-584398.html

http://www.txctechnologies.com/72401930001-asi-nb-ac-blue-tth-for-fl90-91el80-81-gl30-31-ft01-p-259396.html

 

Thanks again Jernkar I bought on from one of your links you gave me since the one I found didn't have stock.

Regards
Bteck

P.S I will let you know how every thing goes once installed

 

I want to get one of these since I did not get one six month ago when I got my sager 2090.

Wich one of these do Xotic PC and Powernotebooks use?

Will I be able to use the drivers that on the compal site or do these come with drivers?

Also very important, will they work with hardware switch wich turns on wireless and bluetooth on IFL90(Sager2090).

 

Is your Sager 2090 a Compal IFL90 if so then this should work, correct me if I'm wrong guys. So if it is a Compal then I cant see the drivers not working from the Compal website. have you checked the links above that Jernkar so graciously provided for us. If not check it out. the only thing is make sure to use the right drivers if you use the Compal drivers they have Intel drivers and Compal drivers. As for the drivers coming with the module I cant answer that I will let you know when I receive my module

Regards
Brent

 

You can buy the Sager NP2090 (IFL90) at http://www.powernotebooks.com/category.php?catId=147.

Pictorial installation instructions for the Bluetooth (and the TV Tuner) can be found at http://www.powernotebooks.com/specs/PowerPro/l8-15inst.php

Drivers can be found at http://www.sagernotebook.com/information.php?information_id=7

 

Thank you paladin44 for the instructions on installing the Bluetooth module. they will come in handy when I receive my part. I was also wondering is it posable to change the graphics card?

Regards
Bteck

 

If you want to "change" your video card you mean replace it with the same video card because yours has failed the answer is yes.

But if by "change" you mean upgrade to an 8700M or higher the answer is no.

 

Yes I mean upgrading and why cant one upgrade ?

Regards
Bteck

 

A search will reveal: The Mobile Graphics Card Info Page where all of your video card questions will be answered. Please be sure to read the first post by Chaz who started that thread

 

Thanks for the info paladin44 I had to ask the question since I'm very big in the high power PC sen. not that I'm unhappy with my laptop.

Regards
Bteck