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    Mini to Half Mini connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by mourningstar62, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. mourningstar62

    mourningstar62 Notebook Geek

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    I have been using a intel 5300 half mini card in my older alienware m5550i-r3 laptop and even modded with a third antenna. The card works great but the slot was designed for a mini card which is longer. Do they make a bracket or something so I can secure the half mini card in the mini slot?

    I tried making my own but the screw holes were mis-aligned and I didnt really have the proper tools.

    The only reason I posted this is because I saw something like what I described in this thread:

    My Laptop Dual Wifi Card Setup (Pictures) Pic#3
     
    mourningstar62, Feb 15, 2011
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Yes they are easy to find on ebay. Search for mini pcie half bracket. I use one in my U20A for an intel 6300 card.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Feb 15, 2011
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    sama98b Notebook Evangelist

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    Superglue .. and it won't come lose ;)
     
    sama98b, Feb 15, 2011
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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  5. mourningstar62

    mourningstar62 Notebook Geek

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    thanks all +rep given
     
    mourningstar62, Feb 22, 2011
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    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    tuηay, Feb 22, 2011
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