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    Is anyone able to use the infrared port on a Clevo P170EM?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by pqueiro, Oct 25, 2012.

  1. pqueiro

    pqueiro Notebook Geek

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    If yes, where are the drivers for it?

    I can see the little plastic window on the front, but all I can find are Anandtech reviews mentioning its existence. I can't find any drivers, and neither can Windows update - heck, it's not even listed in the device manager, so I'm starting to question its existence after all.

    Does anyone know if a) it does exist or not and b) if yes, how do I get it to work?

    Thanks! :)
     
    pqueiro, Oct 25, 2012
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    DeutschPantherV Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering if that is what that is. I personally would doubt you can even use it. It isn't listed in the manual.
     
    DeutschPantherV, Oct 25, 2012
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    I suppose it is position 8 on page 1-17 of the latest manual?
     
    grunnsat, Oct 25, 2012
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    maybe enabled if you have a tv tuner?
     
    unfaix, Oct 25, 2012
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  5. pqueiro

    pqueiro Notebook Geek

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    No idea, I'm trying to use it with an Apple IR remote to control presentations :)
     
    pqueiro, Oct 29, 2012
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    mythlogic Company Representative

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    Thats a carryover from last years model which uses the same bottom-case parts.. There is nothing there, just the window. 2011 Models (HM) had IR there.
     
    mythlogic, Oct 29, 2012
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    pqueiro Notebook Geek

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    Well that's a bummer. Can it be installed? What part should I buy? And where? :)
     
    pqueiro, Oct 29, 2012
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    Honestly pretty sure the connector that the other end would plug into on the motherboard is gone, so its not even about just getting the old HM series part, it won't have anything to hook to. If you could we would be more than happy to sell you the part but yea not quite possible :)
     
    mythlogic, Oct 29, 2012
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    explor3r3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    same here ... i`m interested in this too .... but too bad ...
     
    explor3r3, Oct 29, 2012
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