HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I HAVE BLUETOOTH, pavilon g7

[MasterchiefSK]

I purchased a HP Laptop Pavilion g7 and I can connect to my wireless router. I want to find to print via a wireless printer, but can't find a bluetooth on my system. And don't really know how to search.

If I don't have bluetooth, how do I install bluetooth?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What is the full model number of your g7?

If you don't know, then please use this guide for how to find the model number of your notebook.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00033108

[MasterchiefSK]

I show it as System SKU    B5Z57UA#ABA

[CherylG]

If the printer connects wirelessly through the router you don't need Bluetooth. Simply run the software cd for the printer on your laptop. If the printer cd doesn't have Windows 8 drivers/software you may be able to download it from the printer Support page.

According to the Specs page-you don't have Bluetooth:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03511031

[MasterchiefSK]

Thank you for helping me. Next question: Is it possible for me to have Bluetooth installed?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03593682.pdf

Chapter 3, page 19, item 20, lists the supported wireless cards with the HP part numbers.

The only wireless card with bluetooth is the Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 b/g/n 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter HP Part # 690020-001

You can order that card from HP and install it yourself by reading the R & R procedures in chapter 4 of the service manual.

You can only install a supported WLAN card listed in the manual and it must have the HP part # on it or it most likely will not work.

If you are interested in changing the wireless card for one with BT, you can order it from HP at the link below.

http://h20141.www2.hp.com/Hpparts/Search_Results.aspx?mscssid=195F268ACE7B4C1A8EAF7F0E6A5DCE0E&Searc...