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    eMachines 250-1162

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by shinji257, Dec 13, 2010.

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    Is there a teardown guide for this netbook?

    In addition is there a bluetooth adapter that I can install into it?

    Update: I found the netbook to be a hardware identical counterpart to the Acer Aspire One D250. So much so that the same guides work for it. Since they are hardware identical that also means the same batteries and adapters should work fine. I've already ordered a bluetooth adapter and done a basic teardown to verify.

    Update (12/23/2010): I tried 2 adapters from 2 different vendors and no dice on bluetooth through the usb connection. Upon further investigation (and finally finding some pictures with the bluetooth switch placement) I'm finding there is an additional toggle switch that I wasn't aware of. It sits in the "vacant" spot next to the HDD indicator, caps lock, and num lock lights. I'll have to find that adapter before I can continue. I'll probably just have to get a combo mini-pcie card instead though to make bluetooth work and wireless-n work at 150mps max.

    PDF Source: http://support.gateway.com/emachines/Manuals/emachines/QS_eMachines_1_0_EN_EM250_.pdf (why gateway site?)
     
    shinji257, Dec 13, 2010
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