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    Wireless card not working

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Rotanivek, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. Rotanivek

    Rotanivek Newbie

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    I'm having trouble with my Dell 1390 wireless card for my Vostro 1500. I've tried reinstalling Vista, and the drivers on the Dell website. The Vostro has a WifiCatcher light that doesn't work either. The little blue LED on the right side (the place with the 5 notification LED's) is also not working...
    I would appreciate any help, thanks. :eek:
     
    Rotanivek, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I would contact Dell, unless you feel like opening up your laptop and making sure the wifi card is securely installed.
     
    kegobeer, Feb 25, 2008
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    Rotanivek Newbie

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    I opened the laptop up, reinserted card, but it still can't be found. The laptop is less than 5 days old, and it worked the first time I booted it up.
     
    Rotanivek, Feb 25, 2008
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    Rotanivek Newbie

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    Contacted dell via Dell Chat-talked with a guy who will send me a replacement wireless card free. One perk of buying a Business class laptop like the Vostro-I had great customer support!
     
    Rotanivek, Feb 26, 2008
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