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HP Notebook - 15-bw033wm
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I dont think my notebook has bluetooth capabilities, can I upgrade it somehow to include bluetooth?

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Your laptops comes with Wi-FI but not bluetooth. 

 

I think this one will work

https://www.amazon.com/Power4Laptops-Replacement-Bluetooth-Compatible-15-BW033WM/dp/B0CGJ8SJT5

Get a used one

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=aw-nb274nf&_sacat=0

 


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Hi, @kkarenk 

 

If you want to upgrade the internal Wi-Fi card, this one would be a better option because it is both dual band AC and has Bluetooth:

 

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/c05493256.pdf

 

You also have the option to use a USB Bluetooth adapter if you don't want to take the notebook apart.

 

Amazon.com: TRENDnet Micro Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter, Supports Basic Rate(BR), Bluetooth Low Energy(...

 

 

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