install a Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe adapter in a Victus 15L Gaming TG02-0073nl PC

[TheOppositioner]

Hello,

i'd like to upgrade the Wi-Fi adapter  in my Victus 15L Gaming Dektop TG02-0073nl PC.

I'd like to install a Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe adapter.

I noticed there's only one PCI slot free (instead of two, like stated on the config details for this pc. Same for M.2 slot for SSD, there aren't expansion slot free).

However , i cant' found any 9pin USB connector on the motherboard, i can i connect the bluetooth/antenna ?

Is there a way to add a 9 pin USB connector , with some kind of cable/adapter?

I was also thinking to replace the Wi-Fi card currently installed in the M.2 slot, instead of installing a PCIe version, but i don't know if an Intel AX411 NGW M.2: CNVio2 is supported

Can someone suggest me the best config for me?

Thank you

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

You can replace the RTL8822CE Wi-Fi adapter with an Intel AX210 non-vPro Wi-Fi adapter.

Before installing the Intel card, I recommend you uninstall the Realtek wifi and bluetooth adapter in the device manager, and check the uninstall driver box.

Shut down, unplug the PC before working inside the PC.

It's a direct swap, no additional cables needed. 

Carefully detach the two Wi-Fi antenna wires from the Realtek card, remove the Realtek card, install the Intel card, carefully reattach the antenna wires and you are done.

Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX + Bluetooth 5.2 M.2 2230 non-vPro   HP part # M27269-005.

Usually, the card is labeled for sale with this description:   AX210 NGW NV  NV stands for non-vPro.

An AX411 will not work, nor will any other CNVI card.