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    HEL80 Wi Fi Switch

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by INEEDMONEY, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    Is there any way to disable the physical Wi-Fi switch so that you can't turn it on or off using it?
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

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    I guess you could open the lap and short circuit the right wires, why would you like to do this?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 11, 2008
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  3. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    to keep my roommate from going in my room and turning off my internet to play Halo. *sigh*
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 12, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

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    Hahahaha.

    Is just a dummy switch, so you can always short circuit but is on your own risk. I'll check if there is a softway to control it.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 12, 2008
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  5. INEEDMONEY

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    Hmm...it may be worth the risk
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 13, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

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    Consider though that opening it and modifying the switch will void the warranty. It might be safer just to tell your friend not to touch your computer.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 13, 2008
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  7. INEEDMONEY

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    I have. He's very hard headed. Maybe I should just kil...no. Shouldn't do that. Darn warranty voids...always ruining everything :(
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 14, 2008
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    Lol, yeah, I think is more effective to educate your room mate. The switch is good in case you are let's say in the plane and using the laptop, then you don't need to close WiFi/BT using the icon in the notification bar, you just turn the switch off.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 14, 2008
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    Try to plug the wifi card in another PCI-E Slot, the Switch only works with the first of the two slots!
     
    Jack_Silent, Jun 16, 2008
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  10. Wirelessman

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    Do you have the supporting data for that?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 16, 2008
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  11. INEEDMONEY

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    Yes...I guess I will have to "educate" him. I'll "educate" him good when he's a sleep tonight :evil grin:
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 17, 2008
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  12. INEEDMONEY

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    Are you sure?? :eek:
    Supporting data would be nice...
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 17, 2008
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    I find jack_silent like a good proposition, but I have my doubts, try it and let us know if it works. Now I'm assuming the 1st PCI is the one closer to the board.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 17, 2008
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