Network Card Change

[abakierkan]

I want to change bu rtl8723de model wifi card with new one. Because it is not support linux based system. Which cards can be suitable for my computer.For example: Can I use Intel AC-3160.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi

Chapter 3 of the service manual has the list of supported wifi cards.

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 15 Laptop PC

The RTL8822BE card needs two antenna wires to work, and your notebook only has one.

It appears that your only other option for a replacement Wi-Fi card would be the Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac 1 × 1 Wi-Fi adapter.

You can check a Linux forum and see if the RTL8821CE has driver support for Linux.

[abakierkan]

If I try  this card, could that work "Intel AC-3160"

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

I don't think so.

Only certain Intel cards work in AMD notebooks and I don't believe that the Intel 3160 was one of them.

You can try either one of these cards in hope that it works because it has been used in HP notebooks with AMD processors.

You can see these cards were offered in the 15-ba0xx model series which has an AMD processor (chapter 3, page 25).

HP Notebook PC (AMD) * Models: 15-ba100 – 15-ba199 * Models: 15-ba000 – 15-ba099 * Models: 15-bf100 ...

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Combo                      HP part # 806723-005

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter        HP part # 863934-855

Make sure you buy one that has the HP part number on it, because I don't know if any other variation will work.

The Bluetooth will not work with just having the one antenna wire.

Connect the wire to the Wi-Fi card's 'Main' antenna terminal.

[abakierkan]

Alright, thank you so much.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[Bobthis511]

Real fast question. No disrespect to you at all, but why do you always try to dissuade people from upgrading to a far superior network card because they only have one antenna, as opposed to suggesting they simply add a 2nd antenna? If they have the skill to open up the computer and swap the card, you don't think they have the skill to remove the bezel and 6 screws and add another antenna, or upgrade to a pair of better antenna? Just wondering, as I have seen well over a dozen posts where you have suggested people install a far inferior card with one antenna, as opposed to installing the best card available and having to add the 2nd antenna? The additional antenna is a very easy task. Better yet, adding a pair of 8db gain antenna for the new card would add range and signal strength. I have 4 HP 15-bw032wm notebooks that all have the Intel ax200 card with a pair of 8db antenna and the range, signal strength, and speed are far superior to any card you are suggesting with only 1 antenna. I don't mean to be disrespectful to you at all, I just don't understand why you would suggest inferior upgrades for no other reason then an 8 min antenna addition. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Because I disagree with your opinion that it's so easy to add a second antenna wire as you  make it sound. 

Maybe it's easy for you, but most folks want a simple direct swap without a lot of disassembly, and buying additional parts.