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I want to replace the Wifi card, and i have one already which is: Intel dual band wireless AC 3160HMW
, Does it work on my laptop?
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Hi,

 

Your machine was built before mid 2014, the chance to upgrade any wireless card OUTSIDE the following list is very slim:

 

Support for the following WLAN formats:
● Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
● Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter
● Mediatek MT7630E 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter
● Intel-N 7260BN 802.11 bgn 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 combo adapter WLAN module WIDI support
● Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Intel Smart Connect Technology 4.1
Wireless display support (WiFi direct)

 

If you really need ac card, please try:

 

    http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/c/technology/networking/wireless-usb-adapters

 

Regards.

BH
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HP Recommended

Hi,

 

Your machine was built before mid 2014, the chance to upgrade any wireless card OUTSIDE the following list is very slim:

 

Support for the following WLAN formats:
● Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
● Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter
● Mediatek MT7630E 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter
● Intel-N 7260BN 802.11 bgn 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 combo adapter WLAN module WIDI support
● Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
Intel Smart Connect Technology 4.1
Wireless display support (WiFi direct)

 

If you really need ac card, please try:

 

    http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/c/technology/networking/wireless-usb-adapters

 

Regards.

BH
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