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HP-15f387wm
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

can i change my Realtek Wifi Adapter to acsess bluetooth? 

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Yes your laptop does not actually have a Bluetooth radio device installed. It can be added by removing your single function wireless card and replacing it with a dual function wireless + bluetooth card, or much easier, install a usb bluetooth dongle. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B00VWEK4IG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?rp...

 

 

If you want to open the laptop and do the wireless card replacement post back and we can link you to the card you need and the manual for instructions. 

 

Post back with any more questions or please accept as solution if this is the answer you needed. 

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Yes your laptop does not actually have a Bluetooth radio device installed. It can be added by removing your single function wireless card and replacing it with a dual function wireless + bluetooth card, or much easier, install a usb bluetooth dongle. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Adapter-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B00VWEK4IG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?rp...

 

 

If you want to open the laptop and do the wireless card replacement post back and we can link you to the card you need and the manual for instructions. 

 

Post back with any more questions or please accept as solution if this is the answer you needed. 

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link me to the card, and the manuel will be helpful.

 

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On a plane but will post details as soon as I can.
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Service Manual:

 

Manual

 

You need one or the other of these:

 

Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter
690020-001
 
Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 HMC combination WLAN
adapter
753076-001
 
 
See pages 30-31 of the Manual. Piece of cake since you have an easy access door. Good luck. 
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