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‎12-05-2023 01:14 PM

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Product: HP 15-r011dx Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have a Hp 15-r011dx and am looking to upgrade to a wifi card with Bluetooth. This laptop is old but I believe it can still keep up with faster WiFi speeds via card upgrades. I have upgraded the ram to 8 gigs as well. Anything else I can do mod wise? Thanks in advance.

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‎12-05-2023 02:07 PM

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Hi:

 

Unfortunately, your notebook only has one antenna wire, so you can't upgrade to a better performing wifi adapter unless you order the dual antenna kit listed in chapter 3 of the service manual, completely disassemble the notebook including the display bezel to add a second antenna wire.

 

However, you can upgrade to a single band Wi-Fi card with Bluetooth:

 

Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11bgn 1×1 + BT 4 LE Combo Adapter for    HP part # 753077-001

 

Your notebook only has one memory slot, so you will have to replace the 4 GB memory chip and install an 8 GB memory chip, which is the max the slot can support.

 

Below is the link to the service manual.

 

c04409502.pdf (hp.com)

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