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    Intel 6230 - replacement to Broadcom

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by machanic, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. machanic

    machanic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I want to replace the wireless card in my Toshiba A665 because the one I currently have, Broadcom BCM4314 or something is utter crap! It's a combo card with bluetooth and the Intel 6230 is a combo card.

    Just wondering if anyone's done a wireless card replacement in their Toshiba and if it's worked? Do Toshiba even have a whitelist?

    If anyone has got this specific card, how is it? Heard mixed reports on these forums so.
     
    machanic, Jul 6, 2011
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    machanic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone? :/
     
    machanic, Jul 7, 2011
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    machanic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm, I guess it should work for mine then. Thanks.

    I'll just risk it and go for it.
     
    machanic, Jul 8, 2011
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    machanic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Darn, no one's selling any production models of the 6230, I guess it's 6200 then.
     
    machanic, Jul 8, 2011
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    No there are sources selling the 6230. I just bought one from buy.com & installed it on my Toshiba r835-p56x & it is much better than the original one. But be sure to install intel 6230 software which includes the drivers jimjoh
     
    jimjoh, Jul 10, 2011
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