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    m14xR2 - Upgrading wireless?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by macnbc, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. macnbc

    macnbc Notebook Guru

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    One thing I didn't realize about the default Intel chip that came in my m14XR2 is that it wasn't dual band. I have a dual band router and am in a crowded apartment building so the 5GHz band is a lot less congested than the 2.4GHz band.

    How difficult is it to replace the wireless adapter in the m14XR2? Is this something I can call Dell and get a part from them to do it? Is there a recommended card I should be looking for?

    Any suggestions would be helpful!
     
    macnbc, Dec 30, 2012
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    greenfield Notebook Guru

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    Wireless adapter is just under the battery of m14x, so 2 screws to take of the back cover, and 3 screws to take the battery out.

    I suggest you to watch a few disassembly videos on youtube, it's easy and painless to get to wireless adapter.
     
    greenfield, Dec 30, 2012
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