wifi connection issues

[foxracin23]

Hello, Iam having issues with my laptop staying connected to wifi unless iam within 10 feet of the router. I broke the screen off the laptop and no longer have a webcam and there is a wire not attached on the other side (guessing it doesn't get used for wifi ?) I replaced the front cover, inside bezel, and hinges. I cant take it to work and use it as the router is in another building so i can only use it at home next to the router. I've tried updating the driver but its up to date. Tried the BIOS thing, didn't work. I've tried a lot of what I've seen online but this is very confusing and nothing has worked!

Any help would be awesome

[banhien]

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@foxracin23 wrote:

... I broke the screen off the laptop and no longer have a webcam and there is a wire not attached on the other side (guessing it doesn't get used for wifi ?)...

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@foxracin23 

They are antennas for the  wifi adapter. Same as your other devices at home such as a TV. In some areas you need a high gain, very good antenna to be able to get good reception. You have to them back properly.

Hope this make sense.

Regards

[foxracin23]

If i cant get the wire spliced back together. Would a external usb wifi antenna work you think ? 

[banhien]

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@foxracin23 wrote:

.... Would a external usb wifi antenna work you think ? 

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@foxracin23 

I'm actually using the following USB adapter for my 11 years old machine. For testing, I use both of them (internal and external)

         

      https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Networking/Adapters/67965-USB-AC53-NANO

I've got a very good result within 20m. You can buy a similar one much cheaper.

Regards.