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Wireless... Thing, not sure this is the right sub thing
 May 24 2009, 09:48 PM
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not sure if it should be here or one of the other two.. but whatever, how much would replacing the wireless... whatever that is (i suck with computers) cost for an msi wind notebook, does anyone know general price?
EDIT: what would be a good place to get it fixed? This post has been edited by Dr-Horrible: May 25 2009, 10:28 AM |
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May 24 2009, 09:51 PM
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Odd Old Man Group: Forum Member Joined: December 14, 2006 Member No.: 27,897 Posts: 12,920 Skin: RuneScape Black From: Your...Dallas...STAAAAAAA AAAAARSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! R.S. Name: redmonke255 R.S. Status: Member R.S. Clan: Hannah Montana fan club!!1 |
The built in wireless card doesn't work? If the computer is new and under warranty, call up the manufacturer and get them to fix it.
Since the Wind doesn't have a PCMCIA slot, you could buy a USB wireless receiver. But the first option is the best.  Price could range anywhere from $20-50. This post has been edited by redmonke: May 24 2009, 10:01 PM |
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May 24 2009, 10:19 PM
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well uhm, i might have spilled coke on it at some point, so, that is probably the reason it stopped working right after that
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May 24 2009, 10:34 PM
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May 25 2009, 07:27 AM
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i have this (the thing on the bottom) and i'm pretty sure thats what connects the desktop to the internet (although a minute ago i took it out and it kept working... but it used to stop when i took it out, so i dunno) and i went plug it into my wind, and when i was in the configuration stuff, it has device status and it says (this is before i plugged it in mind you)
"This device is working properly. If you are having problems with this device, click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter." This post has been edited by Dr-Horrible: May 25 2009, 07:27 AM |
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May 25 2009, 02:17 PM
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Well, the little pole thing that has a usb thing is what is probably plugged into the desktop. If the internet still works even though that is unplugged, it also has an ethernet cable hooked up to it.
Get the pole thing and plug it into your laptop, then get the installation cd that it came with and install the drivers. If you can't find that, follow these directions. |
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May 25 2009, 03:41 PM
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You can also take the dongle out of the stand, then plug it in. Most people do for laptops.
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May 26 2009, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE (Caboose @ May 25 2009, 04:41 PM)  You can also take the dongle out of the stand, then plug it in. Most people do for laptops. One problem with doing this is the Wireless NIC is larger than most USB devices and can block other nearby ports. |
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