WiFi Adapter compatibility

[Mr_Vadym]

Hello. 
Now I have a WiFi adapter with 2.4 GHz.
I was wondering if could I replace the adapter with 2.4/5Ghz wifi and Bluetooth?
Does the motherboard support such adapters?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Since your notebook only has one Wi-Fi antenna wire, there is only one model dual band Wi-Fi card you can easily install that only needs one antenna wire as well.

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:

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 15 Laptop PC

[Mr_Vadym]

Thank you for your answer! I hope it will help me.
Have a great day!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

You have a great day too!

[Mr_Vadym]

Thank you for your advice. Today has got a new wifi adapter that you recommended!  It's working!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance and thanks for letting us know that the RTL8821CE Wi-Fi card works fine in your notebook.

If you are interested this is the latest Wi-Fi driver HP has for that model card:

Realtek RTL8xxx Wireless LAN Drivers 

2024.10.228.9    December 07, 2023

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp150501-151000/sp150721.exe