AC7260 wifi card replacement for HP Probook 640g1

[quidquod]

Hello,

I want to replace the Intel AC-7260 wifi card for my HP Probook 640 G1 laptop. It keeps disconnecting with most modern routers and I couldn't find any working fix (drivers, settings, etc.). And I've tried hard to make it work!

So, I really want to replace it and I'm wondering which card to buy.

I have found that the Fenvi MPE-AXE3000H or the Intel AC-8265HMW would be good fits for the mini PCIe (HMW) form factor, but I'm reading that they probably wouldn't work on HP laptops.

So, is there a way to make the AXE3000H or the AC-8265 work with my laptop? If not, what other card could I install that would work well with modern routers?

Thank you!

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

I just installed this one in my HP 350 G1 notebook.

Wi-Fi 6E Mini PCI-E WiFi Network Card MPE-AXE3000H 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz 5400Mbps Wireless Card BT5.2 802...

It's pretty expensive in Canada.

The US site has it for $28 USD = 15% off if you check the coupon box.

Amazon.com: WiFi 6E Half Mini PCI-E WiFi Network Card 802.11AX AC MPE-AXE3000H 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz 5400...

Over the years, I upgraded from the stock Broadcom BCM943228HMB to the Intel 7260 AC and now to the card above:

Works perfectly.

Took 5 minutes to uninstall the Intel 7260 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers and software, shut down the PC, unplug it, remove the battery, remove the 7260, pop in the AX210 and fired it up.

I downloaded the latest drivers for it from the Intel website, but W10 installs the Wi-Fi driver automatically and after a few minutes, windows update installs the Bluetooth driver, which first appears as an Unknown device in the device manager.

P.S:  I have no idea what that metal plate is for.

I didn't need it and I didn't use it.

[quidquod]

Great news! I'm happy to read that it's working even though most sellers write something like "but do not support all IBM/Thinkpad/Lenovo/HP laptops". So, I'll buy one and try it.

Thank you for your quick and kind reply! 🙂

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Please post back and let us know how your notebook's wi-fi card upgrade project went. 

[quidquod]

Got the MPE-AXE3000H card today and installed it.

Drivers (wifi and bluetooth) were installed automatically by windows 10.

It has been working flawlessly since then.

Thank you again! 🙂

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance, and thanks for letting us know that the MPE-AXE3000H Wifi 6E card works fine in the  ProBook 640 G1 model series.