Want to upgrade the wifi card on my 2017 HP Omen 15

[Zaisse]

I feel like the current wifi card installed is showing its age and is ripe for an upgrade, as well as getting a newer bluetooth version because I've long hated how my headphones and tws audio skip and hiccup when connected to my laptop, but I'd like some finding what compatible cards there are for my model because all the jargon surrounding it currently escapes my understanding, thanks in advance!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

I recommend the Intel 9260 AC non-vPro card.  It has BT 5.0.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Wireless-9260-2230-2x2-Gigabit-vPro/dp/B079QJQF4Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NL...

Below is the link to the service manual, where you can find the wifi card removal and replacement procedure.

https://data2.manualslib.com/pdf6/131/13084/1308336-hp/omen.pdf?35f23f8e32db9c9fd48d47196f80f4c8

[Zaisse]

thank you for the quick reply! I live in south east asia and amazon isn't as accessible, I looked for 9260 AC wifi cards and found these, which one should I get?

https://shopee.ph/Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-9260-for-Intel-9260NGW-NGFF-802.11Ac-Card-i.174322280.321361...

https://shopee.ph/Intel-AX200-7260AC-7265AC-9260AC-9560AC-8265AC-8260AC-3165AC-3160ACnotebook-5G-Wir...

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

I do not see the no vPro description.  The wifi won't work with a vPro card.

You can get the correct card on eBay.

This guy ships to the PI:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Wireless-Ac-9260-2230-2X2-Ac-Bt-Gigabit-No-Vpro/401798526519?epid=501...

[Zaisse]

thanks again for the reply! will do, cheers and have a good day : D.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

You have a good day too, and please reply back and let us know how your notebook's WIFI card upgrade project went.