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    gt-780R WiFi replacement

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by mblue0122, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. mblue0122

    mblue0122 Newbie

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    Ok, I've searched and can't seem to find much on this as far as the how, plenty on that it is a good idea.

    So I have a GT-780R with an Intel N-1030 card and want to replace it with an N-6230 to gain access to the 5Ghz band. Found the card easy enough, but don't know if I need to buy the antenna that is sold seperately.

    Also, I have been looking for a guide to disassemble, like there was for my G73 and can't seem to find one.

    Anyways any help would be nice.
     
    mblue0122, Oct 13, 2011
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    You wont need to add an additional antenna to get the 6230 card to work properly. It only needs 2 antenna which should already be installed in your computer.

    I'm not aware of a disassembly guide but if you've located with wireless card all you have to is remove it and put in the new one, attach the antenna leads, install the drivers and you should be good to go.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Oct 13, 2011
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  3. xault

    xault Notebook Consultant

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    You have to pry the touch button panel up from just above the keyboard. I usually just stick a small flathead in the bottom right of the panel and pry upwards. Once you get the first corner to pop up, gently lift up on the other sides and it will come off. The wificard is right underneath, and is usually held in by one screw. The antennas just pop right off the card.
     
    xault, Oct 13, 2011
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  4. mblue0122

    mblue0122 Newbie

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    Ok that sounds easier than G73. Thanks for the info, the card should be here soon.
     
    mblue0122, Oct 14, 2011
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  5. MrSeaBass

    MrSeaBass Notebook Evangelist

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    It is quick and easy, just remember to download the drivers from intel so that the new card can be recognized.
     
    MrSeaBass, Oct 14, 2011
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  6. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i'd recommend doing a fresh windows install after that so the new card wont show up as wireless network 2 or 3. But thats just me. Also download the driver and save it to a flash drive first.
     
    long2905, Oct 14, 2011
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  7. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Yeah thats not required unless you have OCD :p
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 15, 2011
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