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    NP700Z5B-S01 Anyone try to upgrade the network card to dual band?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by zetsui, Dec 27, 2014.

  1. zetsui

    zetsui Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am wondreing if I can upgrade the network card (if it is soldered in, onboard, or can be removed easily for someone who isn't good with soldering)?
     
    zetsui, Dec 27, 2014
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    Several people have done WiFi card upgrades in various Samsung notebooks although I can't recall if your model is among them.

    The Wifi card won't be soldered in a notebook of that age. If the Z5B is like the Z5A then the WiFi card is close to the left fan in this photo .

    Does your existing WiFi card include Bluetooth? Which card is it?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 28, 2014
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    zetsui Notebook Enthusiast

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    intel centrino n6230 I forgot how it looked when I opened it up. I wonder, can I replace this card as easily as I did my hard drive? It seems like it has bluetooth in it, although I've always kept it off
     
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    The 6230 is dual band + BT so the only upgrade would be the 7260ac. However, it will only give a significant improvement if you have an ac router.

    also read this and this in case there's anything relevant to your situation.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 30, 2014
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