Change Realtek wifi card to Intel 9260

[ChrisBee]

I'd like to change the Realtek wifi card inside my 2018 HP Omen dc003nr to Intel 9260.

Adapter name: Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac PCIe

Will HP Omen Command Center Network booster work with the Intel 9260?

Is there anyone out there who have tried using this Intel 9260 wifi card in their HP Omen machines? 

Thank you.

I'm running on latest Windows 10 v1909, latest drivers and BIOS.

[asmita6658]

Hi @ChrisBee

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the Wi-Fi card query. 

Please refer to page# 8 and 9 from the Service Guide for the list of supported Wi-Fi adapters.  

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[ChrisBee]

Thanks for the reply.

The documentation lists only my current Realtek card, and Intel 9560, a wifi card that requires a CNVi Intel CPU.

Do you imply that my laptop has a BIOS whitelist for supported cards? Meaning even if cards can meet specifications, they won't work because they're not whitelisted? So, only these two wifi cards (current Realtek, and Intel 9560) can be used in this laptop?

If there is no whitelist, can non CNVi wifi cards be used in this HP Omen?

Thank you very much for your response and help! Hoping to hear from you soon.

[asmita6658]

@ChrisBee

You can install the Intel Wi-Fi card. The parts listed in the User Guide are tested with the computer. 

HP does not recommend upgrading or downgrading hardware parts or software that is bundled with the product as It may affect the manufacturer's warranty and performance, however, you could change the configuration at your own discretion.