Can I add internal Bluetooth card to a Dell Studio 1535 laptop?
Just purchased a Dell Studio 1535 (from Staples) and wanted to add Bluetooth receiver to it. Since this was an in-store purchase, I was not able to select this. So, long of the short of it, can I add the Bluetooth module to the new computer? I am also planning on adding the backlit keyboard, but that looks pretty straight forward.
It depends on the configuration of your laptop. I found this information in the service manual for Dell Studio 1535/1536 in the “Wireless Mini-Card” category.
Quote from the manual: Your computer supports three Mini-Card slots:
* Two Full Mini-Card slots – for WWAN, WPAN, UWB, Bluetooth
* One Half Mini-Card slot – for WLAN
Depending on the configuration of your system, one or more of the Mini-Cards might not be present. Apparently, in order to find out if your laptop has this slot you’ll have to remove the base cover.
If you find the slot, you’ll have to use Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Minicard. I think that’s the right card because it’s mentioned in the list of applications available for downloads for Dell Studio 1535 laptop.
August 14th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Can i install an internal bluetooth device in my dell inspiron 1525 laptop and if i can then how much will it cost?
September 20th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Sharad,
I am looking to do the same thing. Did you find out how to do so?
September 26th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Go to the Dell website. use the tab parts and upgrade. You just answer a few questions it will get you to the right place the part is about $50
Wireless 410 Bluetooth + Ultra Wide Band Combo Mini-Card for Dell Precision M2400 Mobile WorkStations / Studio 15/ 17 Laptops
November 17th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
yes you can definetly add an Dell laptop internal bluetooth card to your laptop
go to service manuals of your laptop and find all the instructions you can buy in ebay or amazon
November 20th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
ok, dumb ? how can you tell if your laptop has bluetooth? i have a dell inspiron 1525 as well. thanks
December 17th, 2008 at 8:50 am
I wish to add a bluetooth chip to my Acer Aspire 5610Z…what do I need?
December 26th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
some one take off my card I see is bluetooth card in ACER ASPIRE 9300 can replace this and where can buy.
tanks.
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
If I purchase the new Wireless 410 Bluetooth card, does that replace either of the mini cards I currently have?
- Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card
- Broadcom Netlink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet
I’m willing to purchase and install the new card, but want to make sure that I don’t lose the ability to connect (wired or wireless) if I have to use this new card in one of the two available slots. Thanks.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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December 28th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
does the gateway ML3109 have an internal bluetooth adapter?
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I bought my laptop knowing that it did not have an internal bluetooth card but other P505 models did. I bought the internal bluetooth card and harness that goes on the other P505s and I’m wondering if I can install it on my laptop. I already found the port on the motherboard where it goes, but I can’t seem to get the plastic hand rest that surrounds the keyboard off to get the BT card installed. any help would be greatly appreciated.