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05-12-2022 08:18 AM
Hi.
I need a help. I want to install a bluetooth driver for my laptop (PC). Please help me getting a bluetooth driver.
There's not even an option in my pc settings. I guess it's missing due to something.
OS: Windows 8.1 Professional (64-bit)
Product name: HP Pavilion 15 Notebook PC
Product number: J6L68PA#ACJ
Also I need a wifi driver for my pc, even I have an adapter installed (in-built) but it doesn't work and still heats alot. Help me with this also if you can. In the same screenshot you can see that the wifi option is also missing.
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05-12-2022 09:16 AM - edited 05-12-2022 09:16 AM
Hi, @Techzeno21
According to the parts list for your notebook it comes with the Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combination WLAN adapter.
This is the latest W8.1 BT driver HP has for the Ralink BT 4.0 adapter...
Mediatek (Ralink) Bluetooth Software Driver
11.0.756.0
https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp69501-70000/sp69545.exe
If you need it, this is the latest Wi-Fi driver HP has for the Ralink Wi-Fi adapter...
5.0.50.0
05-12-2022 08:56 AM
Hi, @Techzeno21 Your laptop is the HP 15-r035tu Notebook PC.
You can download the compatible drivers for both Bluetooth and WI-FI here.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-15-r000-notebook-pc-series/6875200/model/7234718
05-12-2022 09:16 AM - edited 05-12-2022 09:16 AM
Hi, @Techzeno21
According to the parts list for your notebook it comes with the Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combination WLAN adapter.
This is the latest W8.1 BT driver HP has for the Ralink BT 4.0 adapter...
Mediatek (Ralink) Bluetooth Software Driver
11.0.756.0
https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp69501-70000/sp69545.exe
If you need it, this is the latest Wi-Fi driver HP has for the Ralink Wi-Fi adapter...
5.0.50.0
05-12-2022 10:37 AM
Yep, you're right.
I had to go to the actual source of the driver file on the HP ftp site.
I tested it and it downloaded fine for me.
https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp69501-70000/sp69543.exe
05-13-2022 06:08 AM
Thanks again sir! I appreciate the efforts you made for me. but still I've ended up with with problems.
About Bluetooth:
Still bluetooth option is not available in my pc.
The alternative image would show you the results.
About Wifi Adapter;
It shows an error of (We couldn't find wireless devices on this PC)
In the same image you would see this.
Please help me a little bit more.
05-13-2022 07:08 AM - edited 05-13-2022 07:09 AM
You're very welcome.
Since those are the correct drivers, and you indicated earlier that the Ralink card is getting very hot (which is a known issue, sometimes even melting the case near the card). I think the Ralink wifi card has burnt out.
Hopefully, the wifi card slot hasn't been damaged and the electrical connection to the card is lost.
I recommend that you replace the Ralink wifi card with this model...
Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11bgn 1×1 + BT 4 LE Combo Adapter HP part # 753077-001
You should be able to find the card on eBay. Search by the HP part number, not the model of the wifi card.
Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the wifi card removal and replacement procedure.
Your other option would be to remove the Ralink Wi-Fi card, insulate the antenna connector with electrical tape so the metal doesn't make contact with the motherboard, and buy a USB dual band Wi-Fi/Bluetooth adapter.
Something like this...