Upgrading Adapter Cards

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• adapters for modems, wireless cards, and SSD storage cards may be accessible and replaceable via screw-down panels
• there are several adapter formats, notably Mini PCIe, mSATA, and M.2
  • none are compatible with one another
• can obtain mini PCIe or M.2 adapters for laptops that will provide some combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and/or cellular data connectivity
  • upgrading this type of adapter, you need to re-connect the antenna wires used by the old adapter or install a new antenna kit
  • antenna wires are usually routed around the screen in the laptop’s lid
  • antenna connections can be fiddly to connect and are quite delicate
• If installing an adapter with GSM or LTE cellular functionality, remember to insert the SIM card as well