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    How to assambly WLAN module into Clevo P170HM?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by LightningPL, Mar 14, 2011.

  1. LightningPL

    LightningPL Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there I bought Clevo P170HM from European reseller but unfortunately it has no WiFi module inside. I bought separately Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 Wlan module but i don't have any installation guide. I found out only that the module must be installed under the keyboard. Only how to remove the keyboard without damaging it? What about antennas for WiFi are there inside ?

    Thx in advance for help.
     
    LightningPL, Mar 14, 2011
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    was it meant to come with wifi or did you ask to not have one included.
    i would get in contact with the reseller and ask advice from them as i know nothing about the wifi and where it sits. you could cause damage if your not sure how to install it.
     
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    P170HM came with no wifi module installed (by default). But reseller has an option to install it (customization of order). Thanks
     
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    strange, they all come as standard with 6230 and optional upgrade to ultimate n 6300 for only £12 more.
    what reseller was it you got it from? link
     
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    how old is it. not sure how long they give but you should be able to return it and ask for a wireless card to be installed.
    first reseller that ive seen that offers a computer without any wireless card.
     
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    That's... really weird. You usually get a "Internal 802.11 B+G+N Wireless LAN + Bluetooth Combo Module" even directly from sagernotebooks as a default device. I think eurocom is the only other company I know to default wireless cards to none. (Without asking for it directly to an reseller anyway.)
     
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    I have it 2 days I called to them and they told me that it is possible to install it manually without losing guarantee. But they didn't mentioned about how to disassembly the keyboard. I know its strange that they by default no give any wlan module.
     
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    htwingnut -> Are you sure that by default they are giving stock generic wi-fi card? Becouse on Clevo site: CLEVO - Products there is written that any WLAN module is factory option :(
     
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    they normaly have some sort of wifi there
     
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    The other question is if you don't opt for the card, is the wiring there?
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 14, 2011
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    The wiring will definitely be there.
     
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    The Wiring will be there as it is fed into the lid behind the screen, All the G170s (P170) that I have seen have come with a cheap ol wifi card in them, we remove them by default as they are rubbish and either install a 6230 or a 6300

    They prob just removed it as the OP didnt want to pay extra for one.

    Pman
     
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  15. Marvin H Muckley III

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    The video posted by HT shows the hole you need to put the screwdriver to pop out the panel but it's not 100% accurate for the NP8170. That little screen that comes off on the NP8150 isnt what pops off on the NP8170. Instead it's the panel directly below it.
     
    Marvin H Muckley III, Mar 15, 2011
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