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    Upgrade Wireless Card on FW245

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Earl H, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. Earl H

    Earl H Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have done a couple of searches and haven't found any answers. I have a Vaio FW245 (Best Buy Black Friday Special). The wireless card (Intel 5100 wifi link) on this pc is a POS. The range is abysmal and it maxes out at 150mbps. I'd like to swap it out for a 5300 unit. Has anyone done this? If so, did wireless performance and range improve. Is it the half card or full car (mini pci-e)?

    I know I will have to add an extra internal antenna. Anyone have a vendor/part no for the extra antenna?


    Lastly...Sony doesn't supply a repair manual or diagrams so any advice on where the lan card is located would be appreciated.
     
    Earl H, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. Garmin

    Garmin Notebook Evangelist

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    I too also want to swap my 5100 for the 5300, but unsure about it also. From what i have read i think the 5100 is a mini pci e
     
    Garmin, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. Earl H

    Earl H Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bump..........
     
    Earl H, Feb 1, 2009
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