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    R835 upgrades

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by bryant guy, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. bryant guy

    bryant guy Newbie

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    I just got a Portege R835-P56x and have some upgrade questions I have not found ans. for.
    1. Wi-Fi the comp comes with is Intel 1000 wifi card (single band)
    I have an Intel 6200 dual band card. can I upgrade with this?
    I would prefer to upgrade to Intel 6230 (wifi/bluetooth). Has anyone tried this?

    2. What would be the possibility of replacing the DVD with bluray?

    Thanks for your help.

    Steve
     
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    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    alexUW, Aug 26, 2011
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    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    Also look at these:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/571389-just-got-new-r835-p50x-18.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/589654-guide-replacing-optical-drive-bay-portege-r835-p56x-hdd-caddy-3.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/601438-upgraded-my-r835-p56x-2.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/582680-replace-portege-r830-dvd-drive-hdd-ssd-4.html
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/591240-another-guide-install-ssd-replace-odd-hdd-portege-r835-p56x-2.html
     
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  4. nebody00

    nebody00 Notebook Consultant

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    1. Yes, I replaced it with 6230 and got bluetooth. The guides are posted in the previous post.
    2. A 9.5 mm one yes most likely.

     
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  5. bryant guy

    bryant guy Newbie

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    Thanks for the info. Sounds great. Is ebay a good source for the bluray drives? any mfg. recommended or are they pretty much the same as long as 9.5.mm?
    Thanks again.
    Steve
     
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    student12345 Newbie

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    it does remove warranty though right?
     
    student12345, Aug 27, 2011
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