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    Need help installing PCIe Intel 6300 wireless card in an NP9150

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by TokamakH3, Jan 14, 2013.

  1. TokamakH3

    TokamakH3 Notebook Guru

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    I bought an Intel Ultimate-N 6300 PCIe wireless card to replace the crappy Realtek one that came in my machine. I found the miniPCIe slot, the card inserts fine at a 45 degree angle, but won't click down into place and there are no clips to hold it down. Any suggestions?
     
    TokamakH3, Jan 14, 2013
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    Nevermind. It helps to install it in the wireless slot under the keyboard.
     
    TokamakH3, Jan 14, 2013
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  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Were you trying the mSATA slot? You wouldnt be the first if so.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jan 14, 2013
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  4. Avin

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    Is the NP9150 pre-installed with 3 antennas?
    I'm planning to install the 6300 myself instead of ordering it from Sager when I buy the laptop.
     
    Avin, Jan 17, 2013
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    Yes it is.
     
    Zymphad, Jan 17, 2013
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  6. Avin

    Avin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks hulawafu77!
     
    Avin, Jan 17, 2013
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  7. TokamakH3

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    Yes I did. But hey, it fits! It's not very often two slots match up so closely.
    Once I got it where it was supposed to go, the Intel card is a surprisingly large improvement over the stock card.
     
    TokamakH3, Jan 20, 2013
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    What? I didn't see any third antenna on mine, is it hidden some shaddy place?
     
    LEoR, Jan 20, 2013
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