Purchasing a laptop with a faulty Wi-Fi chip...

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01-15-2025, 09:10 PM

I plan to purchase the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR. Could you tell me the dimensions and the kind of Wi-Fi card it uses? Also, what’s the most suitable replacement card for this model?

GetShrekedN00B

01-15-2025, 09:10 PM #1

I plan to purchase the Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-53MR. Could you tell me the dimensions and the kind of Wi-Fi card it uses? Also, what’s the most suitable replacement card for this model?

EndShulker
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01-16-2025, 03:46 AM

It’s a poor Wi-Fi card because it struggles to connect reliably, often causing slow speeds or dropped connections.

EndShulker

01-16-2025, 03:46 AM #2

It’s a poor Wi-Fi card because it struggles to connect reliably, often causing slow speeds or dropped connections.

Rokka
Junior Member

01-16-2025, 10:35 AM

It's 802.11ac, so you'll need a certain data rate in bits per second depending on your setup.

Rokka

01-16-2025, 10:35 AM #3

It's 802.11ac, so you'll need a certain data rate in bits per second depending on your setup.

AlfredoMCYT
Member

01-17-2025, 05:25 PM

It takes 8 bits per second.

AlfredoMCYT

01-17-2025, 05:25 PM #4

It takes 8 bits per second.

Andrewmeowmers
Junior Member

01-18-2025, 07:51 AM

Search for relevant information online.

Andrewmeowmers

01-18-2025, 07:51 AM #5

Search for relevant information online.

kcristan
Senior Member

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02-04-2025, 03:16 AM

I don’t locate it. What I understand is that speed seems to be an issue.

kcristan

02-04-2025, 03:16 AM #6

I don’t locate it. What I understand is that speed seems to be an issue.

MikeBenj
Member

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02-08-2025, 01:38 AM

The information comes from the description of the device and its compatibility.

MikeBenj

02-08-2025, 01:38 AM #7

The information comes from the description of the device and its compatibility.

iSasuke_YT
Member

162

02-08-2025, 09:17 AM

This model performs significantly better. It seems suitable for laptops. Just note you'll need a very high-speed Wi-Fi adapter for optimal performance.

iSasuke_YT

02-08-2025, 09:17 AM #8

This model performs significantly better. It seems suitable for laptops. Just note you'll need a very high-speed Wi-Fi adapter for optimal performance.

Darkstar_TV
Junior Member

02-10-2025, 09:54 AM

The laptop probably has just one antenna, which means you wouldn't achieve 1.7Gbps speeds even if you replaced the card.

Darkstar_TV

02-10-2025, 09:54 AM #9

The laptop probably has just one antenna, which means you wouldn't achieve 1.7Gbps speeds even if you replaced the card.

Ninjas_R_OP
Senior Member

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02-12-2025, 10:08 AM

#10

Thanks!

Ninjas_R_OP

02-12-2025, 10:08 AM #10

Thanks!