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September 15th, 2005 13:00

Two Antennas in i8200

There has been a lot of past talk about the antenna in the i8200, but I have yet to find a clear cut solution in any of these posts.  There is currently one internal antenna that connects to the mini-PCI card.  Does anyone know where the antenna is located?  Some have said near the right palm rest, some have said in the LCD.  If anyone has added a second antenna or moved the original please respond to this post.  I just bought the Intel Pro 2200 wireless card.  I am very interested in replacing the old antenna with two longer antennas that run to the LCD screen.  Does anyone know if this possible and if so, how do you do it?  If anyone has any information on antennas and the i8200 please respond.  Thank you very much.

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September 15th, 2005 14:00

As near as I can tell, the antenna is positioned under the right palm rest. Without disassembling the unit, I can't verify exact placement.

Have you found somewhere to buy replacement antenna's for laptops? I wouldn't mind adding another to my 8200, but I have been unable to find anyone who sells them.

695 Posts

September 15th, 2005 18:00

Probably. I had seen some listed on eBay, but I don't particularly like to buy on eBay.

I don't know how or if you could route the antenna into the display. If you do it, please post back on this forum with details.

4.2K Posts

September 15th, 2005 23:00

Hi,

There is only 1 antenna, it is the " blank  " on the other side to the modem and network port. ( RHS ) You may be able to add others, but you will have to re-invent the wheel. By that I mean it wont be neat or easy with parts from a box.

                                                                           Regards Chris

September 16th, 2005 01:00

What exactly is the wheel???  And is it impossible or just very difficult?

September 16th, 2005 11:00

Don't you think it's possible to remove the first antenna and then install the antennas used in the ispiron XPS.  That is a generally large laptop like the 8200 and the antennas could be run in the same fashion as the XPS.  From the pci card slot to the LCD.

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