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    Is it possible to add internal bluetooth to my VGN-FZ285U

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by monmon_4, Dec 25, 2007.

  1. monmon_4

    monmon_4 Newbie

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    I got this computer off amazon and I was amazed to find that it does not have bluetooth. I thought this should come stock with computers like this. Anyway, Is there any way for me to add bluetooth to my computer internally?

    Ive been reading something about minipci bluetooth cards that go inside the computer? Is this applicable to my model? Does my model have this "antenna" that is needed to use minipci bluetooth cards? If so, where can I find them and how do I install it?

    If not, what would be the best way to add bluetooth to my laptop without using one of those bulky usb dongles?
     
    monmon_4, Dec 25, 2007
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  2. nilaszewski

    nilaszewski Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd also like to know an answer to this question. I have a VGN-FZ140E which was the first computer Best Buy had with the Santa Rosa platform. I have A bluetooth phone, mouse, keyboard, and printer....and no bluetooth. I have a dongle but its annoying and would be willing to spend a hundred or two to get the bluetooth internal. Anyone?
     
    nilaszewski, Jan 13, 2008
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  3. |SONY|

    |SONY| Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, even if not natively, you can solder a usb dongle internally :)
     
    |SONY|, Jan 13, 2008
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  4. spawn_x

    spawn_x Newbie

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    bingo, its what I did

    I too thought it was a real screwy deal that no bluetooth on my gf's fz, and refused to accept it

    bummer is bluetooth dies after it comes back from sleep, either due to cheap bluetooth adapter, or (probably) the deal that comes with vista for now

    works fine though, just disabled Sleep

    be carefull though. :D
     
    spawn_x, Jan 15, 2008
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    |SONY| Notebook Evangelist

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    you can fix that.
    disable the power management of that specific usb
     
    |SONY|, Jan 15, 2008
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