NC10 wireless

valerian · 25 Feb 2009 at 00:24

has anyone upgraded to this, and how was it
Intel 5350 WiMAX or similar

IT Troll · 25 Feb 2009 at 13:43

I have a 5300 (draft N, not WiMAX) on order, just waiting for the slow boat...

I did consider the 5350 but it was twice the cost and so didn't seem worth it given the limited coverage.

valerian · 25 Feb 2009 at 22:47

can you let me know when you get it if it is better
im considering it as well because i dont think the one in it (atheros?)
is very reliable

RobH · 25 Feb 2009 at 23:12

Found a Flickr photostream of someone who upgraded his:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samsung_nc10_wifi_upgrade/sets/72157609377833320/

allosunshine · 26 Feb 2009 at 17:50

RobH said:
Found a Flickr photostream of someone who upgraded his:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samsung_nc10_wifi_upgrade/sets/72157609377833320/

I've got that link in my favourites ready for when my 5300 arrives from Hong Kong.

IT Troll · 5 Mar 2009 at 23:35

Received my 5300 and have just fitted it. First unscrew all 14 screws, the only one you don't need to touch is the one on the memory hatch. Use a good quality screwdriver of the correct size as a few people have managed to strip the heads on the screws. Then use a thin credit card to separate the two halves of the case, the trickiest part is at the rear of the case between the silver hinges. You have to pull enough to slip the card in and then slide it along to release the plastic clips. Be patient and go slow, don't rush it or you risk snapping something!

Once you are inside, actually fitting the card is a breeze, as is fitting a third aerial. Once everything was back together I powered on and Windows 7 automatically detected the card and installed the drivers.