Adding Bluetooth to laptop

I'm trying to find a way to add a bluetooth module to my Dell Inspiron 1501, I had an option to add it when I bought it but didn't want to spend the extra ~$50. Well things change, I want bluetooth. I don't really want to bother with a USB dongle unless I absolutely have to. Can I buy a module that goes in the laptop where the optional one would have went? Or replace my WIFI card with a WIFI/Bluetooth card that I saw on Ebay? I concerned about drivers though.


Thanks for any help,

Clayton

 

other dell laptops have an easy option to install bluetooth, 6000, 9300, and e1705 that I know of

 

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't see where there is a integrated bluetooth card as an option for the Inspiron 1501 on dell's site.

 

Your laptop takes the Dell BT 355. You can buy it for about $20 Dell.com. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=430-1795#reviews

Most systems should come with the connector, but I've heard of some not.. (for some reason). Open up your battery door and check to see if you got a striped cable comin out of it.

 

DELL Wireless 355 Bluetooth module will work with your E1505 notebook. It is cheap but quite good. I got one for my M1210 separately, works great with my phone and BT headset. Here are the installation instructions.

 

I got the laptop 6 months ago, and it did have the option back then.

Clayton

 

Battery door? Do I just check under the battery or is the door where the ram lives called the battery door? I'm a noob with laptops.


Clayton

 

I have a 1501, do you have instructions for that model?

 

I'm really sorry, I misread the model number . Well.... I'm not sure about the E1501. In the service manual there is no mention about a BT adapter, and the configuration page for a new system also doesn't have the option to add it. Furthermore, I can't find any reference to a BT adapter in an E1501. From the looks of things, it seems like the E1501 doesn't support an integrated BT module afterall.

 

Hmmm.. I also bought a Dell 1501 and it recommended the CW725 bluetooth adapter. It was "user installed" & shipped seperate. I guess I need to call Dell & get their advice (refund!
Thx for the helpful info.

 

If it's built similar to the 6400, then pop out the battery and look at the side. If there's sometype of door there.. it is bluetooth-capable and you could add it. You could then just look for the drivers on Dell.com.

 

Hi
I am also in same problem as you. Were you able to find a solution to this? If so, please share it with me. The other option is of course the mini or nano bluetooth adaptor (USB) which I am presently using, which is actually not bad.