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    Upgrade mini WiFi card in a Q45 ?????

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by todger otoole, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. todger otoole

    todger otoole Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys
    I've searched thru looking for answers to this question but can't find anything.

    I was thinking of replacing my wifi card (Intel 3945abg) with the later Intel 4965agn card, which Intel state is a replacement for my one.
    However my card only has two aerial/antenna wires whereas the new one has connections for three.
    Has anyone done this before, where do I connect my two aerial/antenna wires and are there any other issues I should be aware of.
    Dual core centrino Q45 running 32bit Windows 7.
    Answers on a postcard please.........
    Many thanks
    TO'T :)
     
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Connect the black and white antennae cables to the two outer sockets on the card. The middle socket is for the grey cable. A photo of the inside of my old Zepto 6024W shows that with the connectors at the top of the card then the white cable is on the left and the black is on the right (but it may not be critical). The product brief for the 4965 states that it will work with either 2 or 3 antennae.

    John
     
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    Hi John
    Black and white cables are good but you say that the centre terminal is for the grey cable - I don't have a gray one so I guess I'll only be working with two antennae. Now to go and buy one.
    Thanks
    TO'T :)
     
    todger otoole, Feb 14, 2011
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