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    m15x Bluetooth issues.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by EGM92, May 17, 2010.

  1. EGM92

    EGM92 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    I have a m15x with a dell 370 bluetooth card. The only way the card works is with the Broadcomm stack. The broadcomm stack lacks the ability to connect to certain devices that I have, the Microsoft stack has no issues connecting/pairing these devices.

    If I uninstal the broadcomm software from control panel the entire bluetooth device disappears. Doesn't appear in device manager.

    Is there a way to fix this? I'd realy appreciate the help.
     
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  2. inap

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    what are you trying to connect???
     
    inap, May 17, 2010
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    For one, a Wii remote, PS3 remote, and some other stuff, the broadcomm stack finds the devices but doesn't allow them to be paired properly.
     
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    Found out that the Alienware drivers for the card are old and infact the ones on the SXPS 1647 Page are newer and include a firmware update that allows it to recognize the devices I added above.
     
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    -will be updating another thread on M15x burnt FX board- but it applies here too-;

    Today a Professional Tech replaced my FX board (burnt from reloading drivers from the supplied disk). I commented my bluetooth mouse no longer connects to my 1/2 card and he looked through my drivers, all correct. Then he made the ominous comment 'The M15x bluetooth card has high failure rates and I should call tech support (again).' Since the card failed the same time my FX board failed... Im wondering;

    Did you have a need to reload any drivers too??

    From experience;
    -hubs-
     
    hub1100, May 18, 2010
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