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‎03-28-2016 06:52 PM

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Product: Pavillion 15-ab188ca
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Jsut wondering what I could upgrade this to so I can get better speeds.

 

Thank you

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‎03-29-2016 08:23 AM - edited ‎03-29-2016 08:45 AM

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It is an AMD system. The internal wireless card is not an authorized end user serviceable item. You would have to remove the bottom cover and check to see if there is one antenna or 2. But it has no "whitelist" so you can install any wireless card of the correct form factor and with the correct number of antennae. 

 

Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

This appears to be for the 15-ab000-ab099 models but it does apply to your laptop. 

 

Page 38 shows wi-fi card installation. The best card offered by HP is this one:

 

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter (non vPRO) 784644-005

 

That is a very good one but I question using Intel wi-fi cards on an AMD laptop. I would install a Broacom AzureWave 802.11ac card as here:

 

http://www.amazon.com/AzureWave-AW-CE123H-Bluetooth-Half-Size-PCI-Express/dp/B00HRFS1GQ/ref=sr_1_2?i...

 

This will put the warranty in jeopardy but is at least a bit easier on this one than some models which would require motherboard removal to install a wireless card. 

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

 

 

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‎03-29-2016 08:23 AM - edited ‎03-29-2016 08:45 AM

HP Recommended

It is an AMD system. The internal wireless card is not an authorized end user serviceable item. You would have to remove the bottom cover and check to see if there is one antenna or 2. But it has no "whitelist" so you can install any wireless card of the correct form factor and with the correct number of antennae. 

 

Here is the Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

This appears to be for the 15-ab000-ab099 models but it does apply to your laptop. 

 

Page 38 shows wi-fi card installation. The best card offered by HP is this one:

 

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter (non vPRO) 784644-005

 

That is a very good one but I question using Intel wi-fi cards on an AMD laptop. I would install a Broacom AzureWave 802.11ac card as here:

 

http://www.amazon.com/AzureWave-AW-CE123H-Bluetooth-Half-Size-PCI-Express/dp/B00HRFS1GQ/ref=sr_1_2?i...

 

This will put the warranty in jeopardy but is at least a bit easier on this one than some models which would require motherboard removal to install a wireless card. 

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

 

 

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‎03-29-2016 01:43 PM

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Thank you very much for the response, I don't like the idea of voiding my warranty though.  But for future reference I will be doing your recommendation.

 

Thank again Huffer.

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‎03-29-2016 03:23 PM

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Please open it up before ordering the wireless card to be sure you have 2 antennae. 

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‎01-16-2017 05:19 PM

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Hello just revisiting this now. I have only one antenna can I add another? The card inside has 2 spots but only one is being used.

 

Thanks hope to get a replay.

 

Mike

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‎01-17-2017 05:24 AM

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Adding an antenna requires very serious disassembly so is not a viable option for most people. Your best bet is a usb wifi dongle. 

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‎08-21-2017 07:40 PM

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I am revisiting this now as the card in the laptop is utter crap.  I have myself to blame as I didn't really look at what card was in it when I purchased it.  I am going with a full tear down to install another antenna as my warranty is up and I enjoy a challenge.

 

We will see how it goes.

 

Mike

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‎08-22-2017 07:21 PM

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Well I put the card in hooked up the antenna and away we go speed is great !!!!  Went with an Intel 7265 and my speeds went from 30mbs to 300 !!!! 

 

Happy 🙂

 

Mike

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