It's possible mine isn't responding because it doesn't ahve the bluetooth module. I jumped to this conclusion earlier this week, and haven't gone back to the manifest to prove it. Although my work laptop is supposed to have it, it may not.
Most likely this is the step where it initializes the bluetooth stack. Additionally, it shoudl show in the HAL Hardware Manager, nej?
First, determine if you have a bluetooth dw350 module.
Flip the machine over so the silver opening button is closest to you. YOu should be looking down at the underside of the machine. Remove the battery by sliding the clip left. On the side closest to you, there is a "trapdoor". Find this and push down on the retaining clip to remove the door.
Locate your missing module. Isn't there right? (Or is defective.) That's why your installation hangs.
I got my laptop from a two letter company and was told all I had to do to get wireless was install the drivers. Now, having looked at the cost of a bluetooth module, I think I have been robbed. =) Still, my guys probably don't know how to use it. I'm going to use the circuits [sic for explicative] out of it.
Locate your missing module.
Below are two links that will help you. One is how to find the module in the laptop, the other is where to purchase them.
Or of course, you could always go through Dell. Even though there apparently isn't many Dell employees with the time to browse their very own forums, they make a super good product. Assumbably they make money on the sale either way.
I'm just done ripping out the battery section and I saw it all as you described it.
There's something there alright, but its doesn't look anything like what I saw in the picture you sent. Looks like a couple of wires connected to some kind of flat battery (the kind used for hand held games back in the day), wrapped in blue tape. I'm confident its definitely not the module.
Thanks for the help though. Just don't know what to think...did someone play a fast one on me, or is Dell playing pranks?!
Compare against picture of working unit on Ebay and Dell as listed in the links I sent. Perhaps you do have the module, but it's bad or improperly installed?
I have a D510. I did see the trap door, but it contains something else. Some battery like devise covered in blue tape. I'm not sure what it is but I have included a picture of what the shape looks like.
Promethyl
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tstonich
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Promethyl
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June 13th, 2005 17:00
It's possible mine isn't responding because it doesn't ahve the bluetooth module. I jumped to this conclusion earlier this week, and haven't gone back to the manifest to prove it. Although my work laptop is supposed to have it, it may not.
Most likely this is the step where it initializes the bluetooth stack. Additionally, it shoudl show in the HAL Hardware Manager, nej?
Dejiogunnubi
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June 15th, 2005 07:00
Promethyl
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June 15th, 2005 11:00
Dejiogunnubi
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June 15th, 2005 12:00
Promethyl
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June 15th, 2005 12:00
Purchase it.
Promethyl
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June 15th, 2005 12:00
First, determine if you have a bluetooth dw350 module.
Flip the machine over so the silver opening button is closest to you. YOu should be looking down at the underside of the machine. Remove the battery by sliding the clip left. On the side closest to you, there is a "trapdoor". Find this and push down on the retaining clip to remove the door.
Locate your missing module. Isn't there right? (Or is defective.) That's why your installation hangs.
I got my laptop from a two letter company and was told all I had to do to get wireless was install the drivers. Now, having looked at the cost of a bluetooth module, I think I have been robbed. =) Still, my guys probably don't know how to use it. I'm going to use the circuits [sic for explicative] out of it.
Locate your missing module.
Below are two links that will help you. One is how to find the module in the laptop, the other is where to purchase them.
Or of course, you could always go through Dell. Even though there apparently isn't many Dell employees with the time to browse their very own forums, they make a super good product. Assumbably they make money on the sale either way.
Contact me if you need help.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd610/sm/azedablu.htm#wp1006343
http://search.ebay.com/dell-wireless-350_W0QQfromZR40QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQsascsZ2QQsbrbinZtQQsbrsrtZlQQsojsZ1
Dejiogunnubi
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June 15th, 2005 16:00
I'm just done ripping out the battery section and I saw it all as you described it.
There's something there alright, but its doesn't look anything like what I saw in the picture you sent. Looks like a couple of wires connected to some kind of flat battery (the kind used for hand held games back in the day), wrapped in blue tape. I'm confident its definitely not the module.
Thanks for the help though. Just don't know what to think...did someone play a fast one on me, or is Dell playing pranks?!
Thanks.
Promethyl
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June 15th, 2005 17:00
VBdotNet
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June 18th, 2005 02:00
Here is a link (and picture) to the D610 service manual page for the bluetooth card:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd610/sm/azedablu.htm#wp1006343
Dejiogunnubi
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June 18th, 2005 10:00
I have a D510. I did see the trap door, but it contains something else. Some battery like devise covered in blue tape. I'm not sure what it is but I have included a picture of what the shape looks like.
Promethyl
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June 18th, 2005 12:00
Maybe it landed there during assembly by accident?
Purchase a wireless module from the link provided, or wait for me to tell you if the one I bought works.
Dejiogunnubi
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June 20th, 2005 06:00
Thanks man.
I'll wait to see how yours does.
Cheers.
Promethyl
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June 20th, 2005 17:00
Having some trouble getting it to talk to my cellphone but...