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11-30-2019 06:10 PM - edited 11-30-2019 06:11 PM
I have a Realtek RTL 8723de WLAN card that operates on 2.4 only. I would like to know:
1. Can t his laptop (HP 14 dq001dx laptop) accept a card that operates on 5g?
2. If so, what would be the best choice of a card to upgrade the laptop?
3. Is there an instructional video or document that would help me with swapping the card?
The laptop operates with Intel Core i3 8th Gen.
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11-30-2019 06:17 PM - edited 11-30-2019 06:24 PM
Hi:
Yes, you can do a direct swap for this card, since your notebook only has one antenna cable...
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The only place I have been able to find this model is on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the wifi adapter removal and replacement procedure...
11-30-2019 06:17 PM - edited 11-30-2019 06:24 PM
Hi:
Yes, you can do a direct swap for this card, since your notebook only has one antenna cable...
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The only place I have been able to find this model is on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the wifi adapter removal and replacement procedure...