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M11x bluetooth query

post #1 of 16
3/24/10 at 1:08am
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Will the bluetooth module from an M1730 fit in the M11x?
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post #2 of 16
3/24/10 at 1:35am
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Originally Posted by Kilroy M1730 View Post
Will the bluetooth module from an M1730 fit in the M11x?
What kind of bluetooth module do you have in the 1730?

The m11x has a 2.1 module
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post #3 of 16
3/24/10 at 1:54am
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Originally Posted by mb67 View Post
What kind of bluetooth module do you have in the 1730?

The m11x has a 2.1 module
Version of bluetooth means nothing, the physical size and wiring is what matters. Just curious if someone has had the chance to see both, and want to know if a Bluetooth module from an
M1730 will fit in the M11x.
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post #4 of 16
3/24/10 at 2:02am
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Originally Posted by Kilroy M1730 View Post
Version of bluetooth means nothing, the physical size and wiring is what matters. Just curious if someone has had the chance to see both, and want to know if a Bluetooth module from an
M1730 will fit in the M11x.
I really don't think it's going to work, but until there is actual verification of this I say keep searching for spec data.
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post #5 of 16
3/24/10 at 2:11am
Something I just looked up- They are not the same: The 1730 is module # 355 and the Alienware Module is 370. Two different sizes and chip configs
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post #6 of 16
3/24/10 at 2:12am
XPS 1730 module linky

Alienware Module linky
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post #7 of 16
3/24/10 at 2:50am
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Originally Posted by mb67 View Post
Just thought I'd let you know, that the M1730 once came with a 355 module, that you could upgrade to a 360, that you could then upgrade to a 370.

So, once again, if You have ACTUALLY SEEN the two modules, one from an M11x, and one from an M1730, and have PHYSICAL proof that they do or don't work, please let me know.

Thanks.
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post #8 of 16
3/24/10 at 3:03am
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To make it easy, if anyone has an M11x, and would be willing to take a picture of the bluetooth module, and possibly include the dimensions, it would be awesome. THanks to anyone who can do this for me.

(I have an M11x on order, but it won't be here till Mid April.
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post #9 of 16
3/24/10 at 6:47am
You would have to ask that while I'm 8,000 miles away from my computer tools. I have an m11x with a bluetooth module, but I'm not going to go out looking for a screwdriver set just to get you a picture of the module. I'm really not trying to be an ass- If I had my toolkit w/me I'd already have the picture you request, but since my tools are back home in Hawaii (and my military orders aren't up until Jan 2011) 2.5 weeks is not that long to wait.
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post #10 of 16
3/24/10 at 12:16pm
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Originally Posted by mb67 View Post
You would have to ask that while I'm 8,000 miles away from my computer tools. I have an m11x with a bluetooth module, but I'm not going to go out looking for a screwdriver set just to get you a picture of the module. I'm really not trying to be an ass- If I had my toolkit w/me I'd already have the picture you request, but since my tools are back home in Hawaii (and my military orders aren't up until Jan 2011) 2.5 weeks is not that long to wait.
And I would never expect you or anyone to go and buy something just to get me a picture. If you happen upon a screwdriver, and have the time to get me a picture and dimensions, it would be greatly appreciatted. If not, guess I just have to wait till my M11x gets here. Thanks for trying though.

By the way, you said you where 8,000 miles away. You wouldn't happen to be in the military on a tour, would you?
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post #11 of 16
3/24/10 at 1:48pm
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Originally Posted by Kilroy M1730 View Post
And I would never expect you or anyone to go and buy something just to get me a picture. If you happen upon a screwdriver, and have the time to get me a picture and dimensions, it would be greatly appreciatted. If not, guess I just have to wait till my M11x gets here. Thanks for trying though.

By the way, you said you where 8,000 miles away. You wouldn't happen to be in the military on a tour, would you?
Yes, I'm in the Hawaii Air National Guard, currently getting training for Air Force Weather forecasting/analysis in Biloxi, MS. All my stuff is back in Hawaii, about 4,000 miles away
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post #12 of 16
3/25/10 at 11:25pm
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1213253

The BT unit for the M1730 will NOT work, as the M11x uses the module above and plugs in directly to the MB using a screw. Hope this helps.
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post #13 of 16
3/27/10 at 7:40am
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Originally Posted by MasterSlayer63 View Post
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1213253

The BT unit for the M1730 will NOT work, as the M11x uses the module above and plugs in directly to the MB using a screw. Hope this helps.
Bummer, I was hoping it would work. Then again, since it is most likeoy an actual USB connectio, I wonder if I could wire my old bluetooth card from my M1730 to the M11x?? Guess I'll find out when my M11x arrives.

Thanks for the link. I downloaded all the manuals so I can read all about what I am getting in a few weeks!!
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post #14 of 16
4/20/10 at 8:12am
I should chime in here since I did all the research about this already since the AAFES site wouldn't let me choose bluetooth (or personalized plate... same as Canada, from what I've read)... but it was about $100 cheaper plus free shipping that way.

Anyway... I found teardown pics of the M11x WITH bluetooth close up (sorry, found it on my old laptop and can't find it again!). Cross referenced those numbers in Google and came up with Dell 365 (RM948) bluetooth module, shared with the following systems:

Alienware Area - 51
Alienware Area - 51 ALX
Alienware Aurora
Alienware M11x
Inspiron 11z
Inspiron 14 (1440)
Inspiron 14 (1464)
Inspiron 14z
Inspiron 15 (1564)
Inspiron 15z
Inspiron 17 (1764)
Latitude 13
Latitude E4200
Latitude E4300
Latitude Z
Precision M6500
Studio 1458
Studio 1745
Studio 1747
Studio 1749
Studio XPS 8000
Studio XPS 8100
Vostro 3300
Vostro 3400
Vostro 3500
Vostro 3700
Vostro V13

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...chassisid=8981
Refurb $10 + shipping

Don't trust the other Dell parts page showing "365" in the heading, the systems above in the compatibility, and narrow card pic but says 370 everywhere else (not to mention a different part number) in the description...

To me, it seems the pages got mashed together somehow... search Google for Dell 370 and you'll see it's a wide card with an edge connector, where as the 365 is a narrow module with a connector on the bottom that screws on the board...

I've read that the 365 module is not available new, only refurbished, even if you call them and try to order it for your M11x...

Here's the service manual page showing the narrow bluetooth module on the top of the motherboard under the palm rest and just about a PITA to get to:
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1213253
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post #15 of 16
1/25/11 at 11:00am
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I know this is an old thread that I started, but I thought I could add this bit of info. Maybe it will help someone. After months of searching Ebay for "M11x +bluetooth", and finding NOTHING!! I came back to this thread, and instead searched Ebay for "RM948" and I got a few hits. It looks identical to the one in the pictures mentioned in this thread. I am going to try and get one, and once I do I will post back on my success (or lack there of) in getting it to work in my M11x. Thanks peeps!!
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post #16 of 16
1/25/11 at 11:23am
Crossing the fingers for ya (and us)

cheers ...
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