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Registered: ‎11-23-2008
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Changing build in wireless adapter

‎11-23-2008 01:06 PM

My build in wireless adapter stopped working, no matter what I do it's toast, light won't come on.   I'm experienced enough to open up the laptop and replcae it, my question is if it needs to be the exact same one or can I upgrade to a better one ?  Right now it has the Broadcom bcm4308.  I looked on Ebay for a replacement and see lots of different ones for HP but not the zd8000 series.  My model is the zd8320NR.

 

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Re: Changing build in wireless adapter

‎11-23-2008 01:15 PM

You could try going to http://partsurfer.hp.com and getting the wireless adapter direct from HP.  At least this way you'd know you have a compatable part for your notebook.
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Re: Changing build in wireless adapter

‎11-23-2008 02:12 PM

You can check Parts Surfer as the above poster mentioned. If your notebook is in warranty you can also call hp (18004746836) and they will send out a wirelss card for free.
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