M2 wifi module upgrade - options available

[ErickP]

Hi,

In page 47 of my service manual (http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06248787 ) some modules are listed as replacements for the M2 wifi module of my HP Pavilion Laptop 15-cw0xxx (AMD Ryzen 5)

Since the manual is a bit outdated, what compatible modules can I get with the following specs?

802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter

I read the intel ones are when you have an intel processor. I have an AMD so it seems I can only use Realtek, but seems no one has (Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) with part number 924813-855), I can only find used ones.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What model wifi card does your notebook have installed now?

[ErickP]

My notebook came with Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac 1 × 1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported)

part number L17365-005

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Unfortunately, you won't be able to upgrade to a better card unless you completely disassemble the entire notebook including the display panel area to properly run the second antenna.

Plus you would have to order the antenna kit listed in chapter 3 of the manual, and if the manual on the support page is older than what it should be, then those parts may not work.