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    Clevo D900K and replacing the wifi card?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by vfxraven19, Feb 21, 2007.

  1. vfxraven19

    vfxraven19 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to upgrade my internal Intel Wireless 54g with a Super-G wireless card on my D900K. Are there instructions somewhere on how to access the wireless card? I don't recall seeing anything in the manual. And also, any recommendations on internal Super-G wireless cards...
     
    vfxraven19, Feb 21, 2007
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    its under the keyboard.

    - gently push the four little (retractable)tabs along the top side of the keyboard.
    - the keyboard should then be popped-out
    - you then remove the metal sheet (separates the motherboard & keyboard) next, about 5 screws
    - then to you left, you should see the mini-PCI wireless adaptor w/ 2 wires (AUX, ANT) connected to it.
    - swap the adapters and reconnect the wires to its corresponding connector.
    - close it up.

    you should be done.
     
    Gophn, Feb 21, 2007
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  3. Starcub

    Starcub Notebook Consultant

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    Super G is an Atheros tech, so I think any mini-pci card that uses an Atheros chipset will probably work. However, if I were you I would ask Sager this question to make sure that the card you get will be recognized by the BIOS, and that you'll be able to toggle it on/off with the appropriate function key combo.
     
    Starcub, Feb 22, 2007
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    p_boucher Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    When will we see 802.11n? I'm eager to get it!
     
    p_boucher, Feb 22, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    802.11n is out now, but getting an internal card for your notebook may not be possible unless your notebook has a mini-PCI express slot inside. Newer notebooks using the Intel 945 series chipset have it; however notebooks like the Clevo D900 use the older mini-PCI cards. The two are not compatible.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 22, 2007
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  6. vfxraven19

    vfxraven19 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys, I will look into this. :)
     
    vfxraven19, Feb 22, 2007
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  7. Donald@Paladin44

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    802.11n requires 3 leads for it to perform at the 'n' level.

    All Intel 945 chipset boards will only have 2 leads, so your performance will be at the 'g' level even with an 'n' card installed.

    You will have to wait for the Intel 965 (Santa Rosa) based laptops to get the necessary 3 leads for full 'n' performance...or get an 802.11n PCMCIA or Express Card
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Apr 23, 2007
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