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    Just installed a 3rd antenna

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by custom90gt, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. custom90gt

    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    Well I had a couple extra antennas sitting around and decided I would install it in my M14x since dell is retarded and sells 1103 killer wireless cards, but only with two antennas.

    The install itself was a pain. It's not hard to take everything apart, but a couple of things were a pain. The antenna I used had a cable that was about 2 inches too short to route with the other wires, so I had to run it over the top of the motherboard. Cleaning the screen and plastic cover was a painful experience. I still see a speck or two of dust behind the cover, and that makes me sad.

    Wireless performance is actually quite a bit better. I'm really surprised at the amount of wireless connections I see now. I'm really not too sure why this is, perhaps dell had the wrong antennas connected to begin with...

    Overall, I would never do this again. It's not hard, just takes a couple hours, but I don't think it's really worth it.
     
    custom90gt, Nov 3, 2011
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    Emm3 Notebook Evangelist

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    useless without pics =)
     
    Emm3, Nov 3, 2011
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    Second! then again, I would love to see a guide, I would love to maybe install an intel 6300 later on.
     
    niko2021, Nov 3, 2011
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    I have an extra antannea stuck in mine but i didn't even try taking the screen apart. would it make a difference if i put it behind the screen or would it be fine right where it is?
     
    jimbo312, Nov 3, 2011
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    Sadly I didn't take any pics, so a guide is out of the question, I can answer any other questions however.

    Taking the screen apart is actually very easy, but I do not know how much better the reception would be if you did this.
     
    custom90gt, Nov 4, 2011
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