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Need a workaround for chromebook w/ broken wifi card

  • 19-03-2015 08:27PM
    #1
    Danny2580
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Have a chromebook, wifi seems to be stuck on "disabled", which seems to be a relatively common issue. Have tried everything including repair shop, no joy. 3g still works (plugging phone in and tethering) but isn't practical. Does anyone know a wifi adapter or dongle that will work with a chromebook? Or another solution?

    Thanks in advance :-)


Comments

  • #2
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    if you've a free usb port you could simply get a usb wifi adapter. You'll get a decent one for around €20 these days from any where.


  • #3
    Danny2580
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 ✭✭Danny2580


    Not sure if that will work with a chrome (non windows) operating system?


  • #4
    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭hfallada


    Where did you buy it? Amazon have accepted and replaced my two faulty HP chromebooks no issue

    Maybe return it to the retailer. If its a product fault, look for a replacement


  • #5
    Danny2580
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 ✭✭Danny2580


    Bought a refurb from Saveonlaptops. It was just about out of warranty when problem occured :-/


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