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    Going from Intel 6235 to BGN-1103

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Invincible10001, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. Invincible10001

    Invincible10001 Notebook Consultant

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    So I decided to switch over from the Intel Advanced N-6235 which I had on my NP9170 to the Bigfoot Killer N-1103 Wireless. Here's a description & some pictures of the process, .
    (It might be unnecessary & all, but since I couldn't find any pictures on the Sager/Clevo forum, decide to post this. Also, the camera's from my phone..so not all that great!)

    1. Uninstall all Intel Wireless Drivers. Download the latest drivers from: Killer Gaming :: Support :: Driver Downloads
    http://i.imgur.com/rPsDsh.jpg

    2. Take out the battery. Take out the front panel just above the keyboard using a flat head screwdriver to pop it open & then just remove it by hand.
    http://i.imgur.com/Ekc6lh.jpg

    3. Unscrew the five screws holding the keyboard in place. Slowly lift up the keyboard (There are two connectors underneath). Now disconnect the left-most connector.
    http://i.imgur.com/ydX1Rh.jpg

    4. You can see the Intel Advanced N-6235 where the W-A-S-D keys would be on your keyboard.
    http://i.imgur.com/jYZ52h.jpg

    5. Remove the two antenna connectors from the 6235. Then unscrew the one screw holding the 6235 in place. It will pop up at a 45 degree angle. Remove it. Insert the Bigfoot Killer N-1103 at the same angle. Hold the card in place & screw it in with the one screw (top left). You need 3 connectors for the Bigfoot Killer N-1103, whereas the Intel Advanced N-6235 only had 2. Fortunately, the third one is right there with some padding around it.
    http://i.imgur.com/3B0Ndh.jpg

    6. Remove the padding with something, say an Xacto Knife (Careful though) & attach the three connectors in order. They're already labelled 1-2-3.
    http://i.imgur.com/QVWzFh.jpg

    7. Reconnect the keyboard's left connector. It's a bit tricky to get this to snap back in. Couldn't get a decent picture while trying to connect it in, so just attached one after.
    http://i.imgur.com/bZMULh.jpg

    8. Snap back the panel above the keyboard. Reattach the battery. Start up & install the drivers.
    http://i.imgur.com/22oG8h.jpg

    Sometimes leaving "Application Control" switched off results in the connection not being dropped..depending on the strength, etc..
     
    Invincible10001, Oct 27, 2012
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  2. grunnsat

    grunnsat Notebook Consultant

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    Interesting, so the case of the NP9170 / P170EM does have 3 antennas for a 450Mb/sec set up. The Intel uses 2 antennas, so it is "limited" to 300Mb/sec. I looked at the Bigfoot cards, but they lack the Bluetooth capability of the Intel card.

    If you care to wait a bit longer, you might get a new 1300Mb/sec 802.11ac WiFi card. It seems these cards are not available on the free market right now, but some manufacturers are already installing them in their notebooks. However you can buy routers for this new standard.

    By the way, Netgear does have a USB stick for this new standard (the A6200).
     
    grunnsat, Oct 28, 2012
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