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    6400 Bluetooth not working since reformat

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by crowbar, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. crowbar

    crowbar Notebook Geek

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    I have reformatted my old Inspiron 6400 in preperation of selling it, however I used to leave the Bluetooth module turned off the majority of the time when not needed to conserve power. The module was turned off at the time of the reformat. Since reformatting I cannot get the Bluetooth to work. I can see it in the BIOS and I have loaded the drivers, but it's still failing to work or recognise it.

    Anyone got any ideas please?

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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Just a FYI, the bluetooth is easy to get to.
    Power the system off, and remove the main battery. There is a small compartment in the battery bay, which opens up. Inside you will find the bluetooth adaptor. You can easily check the connection if it ever gives you a problem again

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