Upgrade hp 15 bs014nv wifi card to 5ghz

[Yiannis8]

Hello i have an hp 15bs014nv with a realtek 8723be. I would like to upgrade that card with a compatible wifi card that supports dual band wifi with 5ghz option.

Is that possible. What card should i buy that is supported on my laptops hardware and bios. Please help.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Since your notebook only has one antenna wire connected to the Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi adapter, there is only one dual band AC Wi-Fi card you can upgrade to and that is 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...

h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257.pdf