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    Changing wireless card in HP Pavilion dv6000-need advice

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Calithunderr, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Calithunderr

    Calithunderr Newbie

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    Hi, I have an HP Pavilion dv6408nr labtop, and it has an intel 3495 wireless 802.11b/g card from the factory. I have a TRENDnet 802.11n router, and I want to upgrade the card in my computer so that it runs at an actual 802.11n speed instead of really good 54mbps. My computer uses ExpressCard 34/54.
    Here are my questions:

    1) Is it possible to use a PCMCIA card with it, and if I can, is changing the card a "Do-it-yourself" job, or do I have to take it somewhere to be done?

    2) I heard that some computers reject some cards, so is there a list of cards that I can pick or I just buy one and hope for the best?

    3) If it is a Do-it-yourself job, anyone have instructions for doing it, lol?

    4) Do I have to use a Wireless 802.11n USB adapter?

    5) I was just curious also, is the slot on the right side of the computer where the HP remote goes into, is that where a PCMCIA card go too, or do I really have to bust out the trusty screwdriver?

    Thanks,
    Stephen
     
    Calithunderr, Feb 2, 2008
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    No. requires express card, different pinout. the 34/54 is card size. I think the slot on the side is the expresscard.

    You will need to see which model of the intel to see what buss it is for internal use.

    Most nb have a cover that need to be removed to gain access to the wireless hardware and ram. Remove the cover and take a look at the card. You should see 2 antenna wires plugged into it. These just unplug, and the card can be removed. Make sure your pc is off and battery removed when doing any work on it. Alot of n cards use 3 antennas instead of 2, but will work with only 2 if you connect the right ones.
     
    blue68f100, Feb 3, 2008
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