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‎09-10-2025 12:33 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hello! 

 

Ineed somebody to help me find a solution for a better wifi card, which has got bluetooth, for a pavilion 17-e163sg. Currently i operates with REALTEK RTL8188EE, but can i upgrade to a faster, better option? Thanks in advance 

Hi everybody! Older pc and laptop Enthusiast here!
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‎09-10-2025 12:49 PM

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Hi:

 

You should be able to remove the  RTL8188EE Wi-Fi card and upgrade it to this model:

 

Broadcom BCM4352 802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 combo  HP part # 724935-001

 

Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the Wi-Fi card removal and replacement procedure:

 

c04069163.pdf

 

Intel cards will not work in the notebooks that have AMD processors and chipsets.

 

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