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‎08-07-2023 02:18 AM

HP Recommended
Product: HP Notebook - 15-ay516tx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi, I want to upgrade the wifi card of my laptop form 2.4 ghz to 5ghz type along with bluetooth. Is it possible to upgrade the internal chip? I don't to plug in external dongle for it. Kindly list the product to order if at all possible.  

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‎08-07-2023 07:28 AM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

Yes, you can upgrade the Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi adapter your notebook came with to this one:

 

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

 

The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.

 

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

 

I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on 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 the Wi-Fi card removal and replacement procedure:

 

HP Notebook PC (Intel) * Models: 15-ay000 – 15-ay099 * Models: 15-ay100 – 15-ay199HP 250 G5 Notebook...

 

 

 

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