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HP 14 am070tu
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hello my laptop's wifi is acting up recently, wifi disconnects from time to time and I havent tried to uninstall-reinstall drivers. But Im planning on upgrading my wifi to dual band and I want to know  if it is possible? what are the compatible wifi modules for my laptop ? 

 

thanks!

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Hi:

 

You should be able to upgrade to this model wifi adapter...

 

Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.

 

You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express. 

 

I see Intel 3165 cards listed at the top of the eBay listings, so don't buy those.

 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15

 

RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress

 

On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001

 

Below is the link to the service manual where you can find removal and replacement procedure.

 

HP Notebook PCHP 240 G5 Notebook PCHP 246 G5 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

 

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