Posts by fakename

i might be interested in some of your parts if the specs and pricce are right. PM me if you're still parting it out.

i might be interested in a few of the parts if you decide to go that route, depending on prices and condition.

Quote: Originally Posted by Melodis Ok, well, after a week of using the Studio XPS 16 it's definately not what I was looking for so I've scheduled a return. Thank you Dell for the $179 restocking fee. please...

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn If you feel uncomfortable, just get another full size card. See first if you can trade it back. At least see how the system reacts with this higher performance card, if the signals...

i placed the card in there with connectors on and it doesn't seem firm at all, almost dangling around. i'll try it in there but i just feel uncomfortable without it locking in there somehow.

Quote: Originally Posted by fakename on the hp it is only secured by screws at the top it won't even fit my dell e1705. there are latches on the top instead of screws but it is basically the same scenario.

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn I see. Normally the cards are secured via the latches on the sides, just like memory modules. Would you share some pics? cheers ... on the hp it is only secured by screws...

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn ????? Pics. Half size cards are only in size. Difference in the connector? cheers ... connectors are fine, but the card is half the size of the card i am replacing and...

bought a half size card, turns out the dv6809 needs a full size, oh well

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn I replaced many wireless cards on my HPs. I always look for small footprint cards, 1/2 the size of the normal ones. Intel cards are good. I see no issue with you installing one, just...