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    Creating Mini PCI-E port on P650SE

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by ycon, May 7, 2015.

  1. ycon

    ycon Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I have built a multiboot system (with OSX) and the only compatible wificard is miniPCI-e ( BCM94352HMB). I have this card.

    There is an M.2 variant of the card but it is incredibly rare (BCM94352Z).

    1. Can I remove the memory card reader (my device manager says it's PCIe) and put it in there?
    2. Is there any 'adapter' that would actually fit inside my case?
    3. Does anyone have an 'outside the box' solution?

    Thanks
     
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  2. pete962

    pete962 Notebook Evangelist

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    there are m.2 to mini pcie converter boards for sale, but I have not used one so don't know how and if it would work. looking at the picture and inside your computer should give you an idea if it fits, but I think pcie is wider, so that would be main concern
     
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  3. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    1. It's soldered so no.
    2. Possibly if kept to the slimness of the msata (measure your available space)
    3. Are apple compatible with any usb wireless devices?
     
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  4. ycon

    ycon Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks- I'll rule it out then. I'll just have to keep search for the very rare M.2 version of the card.

    I don't want a USB dongle hanging out so it's not an option.

    Cheers
     
    ycon, May 8, 2015
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