Bluetooth isn't connecting and the Wi-Fi is weak after setting up Windows on a new SSD.
Bluetooth isn't connecting and the Wi-Fi is weak after setting up Windows on a new SSD.
I just reinstalled Windows on my SSD and upgraded the case, RAM, and PSU. The motherboard is an HP Odense2-k (prebuilt). My GPU is a GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of RAM. After setting up Windows on the SSD, I noticed some issues: Bluetooth stopped working and Wi-Fi is much weaker than before. I tried several fixes—updating drivers in Device Manager, downloading updates from HP Support and Intel Driver Assistant, resetting the PC, and using various Windows troubleshooters. I don’t remember many other details. Any advice or solutions you have?
It seems the motherboard lacks built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, likely using an M.2 card or similar expansion. If it was on an M.2, were the antenna leads connected beforehand? Proper connection and routing would influence signal strength. A different case might alter signal clarity, especially since external antennas usually improve Wi-Fi performance more than Bluetooth. Concerning Bluetooth, does it appear in Device Manager and is it visible with any indicator? Refer to the Bluetooth AND Network adapters section.