Replace Wi-Fi adapter

[Olgoi]

Good day!

I'd like to replace my laptop's interior wi-fi adapter but I don't know the details to buy the new one. Could You please advise me about it?

Thank You in advance!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You won't be able to upgrade the Wi-Fi adapter unless your notebook has two antenna wires connected to the single band Wi-Fi adapter.

Open up your notebook and inspect it to see how many antenna wires are connected to the Wi-Fi card.

Below is the link to the service manual:

c04434142.pdf (hp.com)

If it has two antenna wires connected to the Wi-Fi adapter, you should be able to upgrade to either one of these model Wi-Fi adapters:

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

Broadcom BCM4352 802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 combo     HP part #724935-001

You could even opt for a card like this one which is a modified HMC form factor card with a Wi-Fi 6E chip.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MQ-AX210-Network-Bluetooth-Windows/dp/B09LGZ1T9K/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2DI8AVBOVZ...