Bluetooth and WiFi PCI card for Toshiba NB 550D

[Maathens]

Dear Friends,

I'm looking for advice on a certain matter concerning WiFi as well as Bluetooth for laptops/netbooks. My Cousin's netbook and my netbook are almost the same; except that mine runs on Intel Atom N570 Processor and His runs on AMD C50 Processor.

His Laptop has both WiFi and Bluetooth, whereas mine has only got WiFi and NO Bluetooth. My Question is this - does WiFi and Bluetooth work on a single PCI WiFi Card or is there a separate Bluetooth module attached to the motherboard? My netbook is Toshiba NB 520, whereas my cousin's is Toshiba NB 550D. Is it possible to get a WiFi cum Bluetooth PCI Card for my netbook too?

 

[Laptop_Nerd]

Hi,

The answer is no a Bluetooth/ Wifi adapter can just be a single card which should be connected in a m-PCIe slot inside your laptop.

Here's one that should work with your laptop if you're planning on upgrading.
http/www.amazon.com/Atheros-Wireless-Bluetooth-Combo-AR5B225/dp/B00HFFYBUS

 

[nigelivey]

Check there is no white list in place before to spend your money!!! Toshiba may have locked the BIOS preventing you from swapping out hardware.