does my laptop have bluetooth?

[khammer8280]

does my HP 15 Notebook PC have bluetooth already built in or do i need an adapter?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What is the full model number or product number of your notebook?

The product number can be found on the same label as the serial number.

Please do not post the serial number.

[khammer8280]

the model number is 15-F039WM

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the product specs page for your notebook.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04353717/

It does not come with built in bluetooth networking, or that feature would have been listed along with the 1x1 802.11b/g/n WLAN wireless connectivity specification.

To add bluetooth, you have to ways to go...

1. Easy way:  Purchase an external USB bluetooth adapter.

2. A little bit more difficult, but IMO a better option...replace the internal Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bg/n 1x1 WiFi adapter with a combination wifi bluetooth card.

You would replace it with the Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11bgn 1×1 + BT 4 LE Combo Adapter   HP Part #753077-001

The card is readily available on eBay.  Do your search by the HP part number, not the model of the wifi card.

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.  The wifi card R & R procedure can be found in chapter 5.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04763947

[khammer8280]

Got it! Thanks for your time...

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.