HP 17 f215 dx L0Q89UA

[michaelshilling]

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5200U CPU @ 2.20GHz 2.20 GHz     Searched the whitelist and current card is not listed (HP number 709505-001, Realtek RTL8188EE). Was slowing down to 4 MBS speed. Popped in another from older laptop and got 36 -38 MBS.  Familiar with part swapping...everything.  But, I wanted to try an  Intel 7260.HMW Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Network Adapter PCI Express Half Mini Card 802.11 b/a/g/n/ac.  https://www.amazon.com/Intel-7260-HMWG-R-Wireless-AC-Network-adapter/dp/B00MV3N7UO/ref=sr_1_10?crid=...  I have two wires in the screen, only one was hooked up....bought the unit refurbished...go figure. Thoughts? 

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[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

I'm surprised your notebook has a spare antenna wire.

I think the 7260AC will work, but I recommend you get this part number.  You can get this part number on eBay.

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0    HP Part # 710661-001

710661-001 | eBay

[michaelshilling]

Thanks for the quick response Paul!  I will give it a shot.  Will let you know the results for sure.  The second antenna was there, as I assume it was a total screen/top/lid replacement...hence refurbished.  Should I get a set of new antennas? Are the antennas HP specific or are there "alternatives"? Thanks!  

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

[michaelshilling]

The second antenna was there, as I assume it was a total screen/top/lid replacement...hence refurbished.  Should I get a set of new antennas? Are the antennas HP specific or are there "alternatives"? Thanks!  

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, 

You can use the existing antennas.