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‎12-16-2025 05:29 AM - edited ‎12-16-2025 05:30 AM

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I have an old notebook from 2009, an HP G42 230BR with motherboard Part Number: 595184-001, DDR3, HM55. I want to upgrade the Mini PCI-E.

 

What is the most current Mini PCI-E card that is compatible with my notebook?

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‎12-16-2025 07:10 AM

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If you are referring to upgrading the Wi-Fi card, unfortunately that would not be possible since the notebook has a BIOS whitelist which blocks the installation of any other model Wi-Fi card from working.

 

If you want better Wi-Fi, you will have to use a dual band USB Wi-Fi adapter.

 

They have some pretty small Wi-Fi 6 adapters that even come with Bluetooth:

 

Amazon.com: USB WiFi 6 Adapter for PC Desktop & Laptop, 900Mbps Dual Band 2.4/5GHz with Bluetooth 5....

 

 

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‎12-16-2025 07:10 AM

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If you are referring to upgrading the Wi-Fi card, unfortunately that would not be possible since the notebook has a BIOS whitelist which blocks the installation of any other model Wi-Fi card from working.

 

If you want better Wi-Fi, you will have to use a dual band USB Wi-Fi adapter.

 

They have some pretty small Wi-Fi 6 adapters that even come with Bluetooth:

 

Amazon.com: USB WiFi 6 Adapter for PC Desktop & Laptop, 900Mbps Dual Band 2.4/5GHz with Bluetooth 5....

 

 

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‎12-16-2025 07:41 AM

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Thanks!

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‎12-16-2025 07:42 AM

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You're very welcome.

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