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Lenovo Ideapad Z580 - Network Adapter

  • 08-01-2019 01:00AM
    #1
    Gavin "shels"
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    Hi guys, anyone know if I can upgrade the wireless network adapter on a Lenovo Ideapad Z580? It's currently a Broadcom 802.11N Network Adapter so can't use dual band, the wireless is dirt on it compared to other laptops we have in the house even when they're side by side. Need to get something sorted asap as it's affecting when I need to work from home.


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  • #2
    FanadMan
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    Gavin shels wrote: »
    Hi guys, anyone know if I can upgrade the wireless network adapter on a Lenovo Ideapad Z580? It's currently a Broadcom 802.11N Network Adapter so can't use dual band, the wireless is dirt on it compared to other laptops we have in the house even when they're side by side. Need to get something sorted asap as it's affecting when I need to work from home.

    From the looks at the manual, you can replace the wireless adapter. It seems to be a standard 1070 PCI Express Mini Card.


  • #3
    Gavin "shels"
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,989 ✭✭✭✭Gavin "shels"


    FanadMan wrote: »
    From the looks at the manual, you can replace the wireless adapter. It seems to be a standard 1070 PCI Express Mini Card.

    Lovely!

    Next question - which do I buy? Computer hardware not my forte... I work in the IT software side of things :pac:


  • #4
    smuggler.ie
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    By the looks of it short answer is no, you wont be able to get dual band on it.
    IdeaPad Z580: Can I upgrade the mini wifi card
    history of boards 2021




  • #5
    Gavin "shels"
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    smuggler.ie wrote: »
    By the looks of it short answer is no, you wont be able to get dual band on it.
    IdeaPad Z580: Can I upgrade the mini wifi card

    Sh1te.... any alternative options? Would a USB WiFi Adapter be any different?


  • #6
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,977 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    Gavin shels wrote: »
    Sh1te.... any alternative options? Would a USB WiFi Adapter be any different?

    A USB wireless dongle should do what you need

    https://www.lifewire.com/top-wi-fi-usb-adapters-2377825


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  • #7
    smuggler.ie
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    Gavin shels wrote: »
    Sh1te.... any alternative options? Would a USB WiFi Adapter be any different?
    Providing there is USB3 port available on your device, you might benefit
    history of boards 2021




  • #8
    Gavin "shels"
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,989 ✭✭✭✭Gavin "shels"


    Yup a USB3 - will invest. Cheers guys.


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