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    Bluetooth problem on my 6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kirkus, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. kirkus

    kirkus Notebook Consultant

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    After reinstalling Xp my bluetooth device is dead. It doesn't appear in Device manager. It is turned on in Bios.
    What can i do?
    Thanks
     
    kirkus, Feb 5, 2007
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    i cannot install it....windows doesn't recognise it
     
    kirkus, Feb 5, 2007
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    Check your bluetooth software. XP has built in drivers for BT so you shouldn't have to install any extra software, but you will need to enable the radio and set up a new BT connection. You should see a folder under start-->programs--bluetooth and has something called BT settings. Click on this and make a new connection.
     
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    windows doesn't recognise the hardware...it seems to be f****d.
     
    kirkus, Feb 5, 2007
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    Does the Bluetooth icon next to WiFi glow on your laptop? Shut down, disconnect the module, fully boot the computer, power down, put the module back in and boot.

    6400 Service Manual

    When I installed my 355 module it lit up as soon as I turned the laptop on. Once Windows booted it did the Found new hardware line. If the icon is glowing then the 6400 recognizes it.
     
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    no good...
     
    kirkus, Feb 6, 2007
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    If the icon does not glow after doing that then your module is probably dead. If you knew someone who had a 6400/1505 to test it in go for it, if not I'd say you'd have to buy a new one. I got mine on Ebay for around $30. If you put a new one in and it still does not work might want to call Dell.
     
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    the bluetooth module is at dell service...they will announce me if the module is dead or i have another problem with my mb.
     
    kirkus, Feb 6, 2007
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    Good luck..
     
    otacon, Feb 6, 2007
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