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    adding a new pcie network card to a NP8255 - where does it go?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by alpinex, May 31, 2014.

  1. alpinex

    alpinex Notebook Enthusiast

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    A few months ago I bought a Sager laptop (NP8255) with the basic wireless networking (Realtek N/G) only. I recently got a new wireless router (with 802.11ac) and bought an Intel 802.11ac pcie adapter to install into my laptop. The problem is, I can't find the old wireless card to replace it. I found the pcie slot underneath the door under the 2.5" hard drive, but it is empty and there are no antenna connectors.
    Any idea if/how I can install a new pcie network card into this laptop?
     
    alpinex, May 31, 2014
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  2. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    The slot you found is mSATA. The miniPCIE slot for the wireless card is located under the keyboard.
     
    Marecki_clf, May 31, 2014
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    While it looks identical, it's also labeled. The board should have "WLAN" and "mSATA" next to their respective ports.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jun 2, 2014
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