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    Mini PCI Card, B/G Lan + bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FiReBReTHa, Nov 8, 2005.

  1. FiReBReTHa

    FiReBReTHa Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Guys!

    I am sorry to ask such a n00bish question but I am having trouble phrasing the correct question.

    I have an open MiniPCI slot on my alienware 5620D P4 2.4G

    And came across this piece,
    http://www.laptops4me.com/product_info.php/products_id/10308

    MSI Combo Mini PCI 802.11g Bluetooth Adapter
    [​IMG]
    at the bottom of this Particular unit it reads:
    "For MSI Notebook MS-1013/1029 AMD Solution Only!"



    and was curious how can I find a compatible one for my lappy?


    thanks in advance!!!!!!!!



    EDIT!!!
    28$!!!

    http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...he+MSI+MS-1013+and+MS-1029+barebone+notebooks

    Manufacturers website.
    http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=MP54GBT2&class=com


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    FiReBReTHa, Nov 8, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There should be no reason why it won't work, but I'd check with the Alienware reps...if you can reach them...
     
    coriolis, Nov 8, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    As long as you can find drivers and your motherboard isn't locked to certain cards (like HP's are), then it should work just fine. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 8, 2005
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  4. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ya it should work. BTW if you're gonna buy that, buy.com has it at a cheaper price.
     
    qwester, Nov 8, 2005
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  5. ProphetX

    ProphetX Notebook Evangelist

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    so did you buy the card or what?
     
    ProphetX, Nov 10, 2005
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  6. FiReBReTHa

    FiReBReTHa Notebook Consultant

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    hell no,
    I'm in the hole one laptop with the wife. I figure not to push the limits on her yet. haha, I will try to sell the G card I have right now, If I can get some money for it then I will go ahead and pick up that card.
     
    FiReBReTHa, Nov 10, 2005
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  7. FiReBReTHa

    FiReBReTHa Notebook Consultant

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    FiReBReTHa, Nov 10, 2005
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