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    HP DV6T quad wifi replacement

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lb75, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. lb75

    lb75 Newbie

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    Hi to all
    I just bought a dv6t quad (Jan 2012) based on the latest intel processor. According to the manual it is possible to upgrade the wifi to the advanced centrino 6230.
    I bought one on ebay and installed but it doesnt start. The bios freezes.

    Anyone knows why ?
    Can be that the bios is programmed to recognize only original HP spare parts ? If that is the case i will buy one (more expensive) directly from HP. Before doing that is there anyone who succeeded in the upgrade and can confirm that HP spare part solution work ?
    Any suggestion welcome
     
    lb75, Jan 27, 2012
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  2. jimbob83

    jimbob83 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, HP BIOSes have a "whitelist" which only allows HP branded wifi cards to work.

    I don't know if anyone has made one for your computer, but you may be able to find a modified BIOS with the whitelist disabled.
     
    jimbob83, Jan 27, 2012
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