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[Auto Addict]

You can always disable it in the bios and use a tiny USB one that is Win10 compatible

Or go Ethernet.....

[STEMO]

You can always disable it in the bios and use a tiny USB one that is Win10 compatible

Or go Ethernet.....

[STEMO]

You can always disable it in the bios and use a tiny USB one that is Win10 compatible

Or go Ethernet.....

People don't seem to be fussy on these TP Link thingies that use your sockets to transfer wifi throughout the house, but I used one for years with no problems. You could just plug your laptop into a socket anywhere about the house.

[Auto Addict]

You can always disable it in the bios and use a tiny USB one that is Win10 compatible

Or go Ethernet.....

People don't seem to be fussy on these TP Link thingies that use your sockets to transfer wifi throughout the house, but I used one for years with no problems. You could just plug your laptop into a socket anywhere about the house.

I agree, already use them

[TheBoy]

They are not always integrated on to the motherboard.  Sometimes they are separate and attached via ribbon cable.  Worth checking.

Its likely to be a mini PCIe and thus easily changeable

[TheBoy]

You can always disable it in the bios and use a tiny USB one that is Win10 compatible

They tend to have shockingly bad reception and performance, so absolutely last resort.

Also, the £5 cheapies have crap drivers, but Win10 is likely to pick up most with OOB drivers

[Auto Addict]

They are not always integrated on to the motherboard.  Sometimes they are separate and attached via ribbon cable.  Worth checking.

Its likely to be a mini PCIe and thus easily changeable

Can you point me in the right direction please, to what I should buy?

[TD]

They are not always integrated on to the motherboard.  Sometimes they are separate and attached via ribbon cable.  Worth checking.

Its likely to be a mini PCIe and thus easily changeable

Can you point me in the right direction please, to what I should buy?

A new laptop, spend your winter fuel payment on it   

Seriously tho.....are you confident in taking a laptop apart, changing a part and more importantly getting it back together again?

Not doubting your abilities Mr AA , but even I would think twice about stripping a laptop....desktop no problem, but that's on a bit bigger scale...

Unless TB is about to become a volunteer 

[TheBoy]

Branded laptops are generally easy to strip, as the service manual will be downloadable from the manufacturer.

Even without the manual, they are pretty easy (ignoring Lenovo Ultrabooks - but then you'd have to be a bit retarded to buy Lenovo), but there is always that doubt when something won't unclip if there is a pesky screw.

Most PCIe slots on laptops are accessible from a small panel on the underside, or by removing keyboard.


However, in this case, I'd recommend a new, Win10 compatible, laptop.

[TD]

Branded laptops are generally easy to strip, as the service manual will be downloadable from the manufacturer.

Even without the manual, they are pretty easy (ignoring Lenovo Ultrabooks - but then you'd have to be a bit retarded to buy Lenovo), but there is always that doubt when something won't unclip if there is a pesky screw.

Most PCIe slots on laptops are accessible from a small panel on the underside, or by removing keyboard.


However, in this case, I'd recommend a new, Win10 compatible, laptop.

Guess I must be then ......

[STEMO]

Wife's work laptop is a lenovo, she seems happy with it. Don't know much about them, but I believe this one was close to £700.

[Auto Addict]

Branded laptops are generally easy to strip, as the service manual will be downloadable from the manufacturer.

Even without the manual, they are pretty easy (ignoring Lenovo Ultrabooks - but then you'd have to be a bit retarded to buy Lenovo), but there is always that doubt when something won't unclip if there is a pesky screw.

Most PCIe slots on laptops are accessible from a small panel on the underside, or by removing keyboard.


However, in this case, I'd recommend a new, Win10 compatible, laptop.

Ok, recommend me one.

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=X0L85EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=ECC_BUNDLE_6084305&opt=&sel=NTB

http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-17-5758-laptop/pd?oc=cn57820&ref=PD_Family

Or none of the above

[TD]

Branded laptops are generally easy to strip, as the service manual will be downloadable from the manufacturer.

Even without the manual, they are pretty easy (ignoring Lenovo Ultrabooks - but then you'd have to be a bit retarded to buy Lenovo), but there is always that doubt when something won't unclip if there is a pesky screw.

Most PCIe slots on laptops are accessible from a small panel on the underside, or by removing keyboard.


However, in this case, I'd recommend a new, Win10 compatible, laptop.

Ok, recommend me one.

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=X0L85EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB

http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-17-5758-laptop/pd?oc=cn57820&ref=PD_Family

Or neither

Depends what you use it for AA? and do you have a desktop as well?

I have a cheapo notepad, which is fine for internet/email/etc. Its light/thin/fast and has about 8hours on batt (as no mechanical hard DD)
but no good for using in 'anger'. It also doesn't have a dvd drive, but I have an usb dvd drive if needed.

I also have an i5 desktop with 4G RAM/500G system HD and 2x 1TB HD running as a raid (in case one of the drives pops its clogs)
Which I can use in 'anger' when I want to 

[Auto Addict]

Branded laptops are generally easy to strip, as the service manual will be downloadable from the manufacturer.

Even without the manual, they are pretty easy (ignoring Lenovo Ultrabooks - but then you'd have to be a bit retarded to buy Lenovo), but there is always that doubt when something won't unclip if there is a pesky screw.

Most PCIe slots on laptops are accessible from a small panel on the underside, or by removing keyboard.


However, in this case, I'd recommend a new, Win10 compatible, laptop.

Ok, recommend me one.

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=X0L85EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB

http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-17-5758-laptop/pd?oc=cn57820&ref=PD_Family

Or neither

Depends what you use it for AA? and do you have a desktop as well?

I have a cheapo notepad, which is fine for internet/email/etc. Its light/thin/fast and has about 8hours on batt (as no mechanical hard DD)
but no good for using in 'anger'. It also doesn't have a dvd drive, but I have an usb dvd drive if needed.

I also have an i5 desktop with 4G RAM/500G system HD and 2x 1TB HD running as a raid (in case one of the drives pops its clogs)
Which I can use in 'anger' when I want to 

I tend to use the laptop, Mrs AA uses the desktop.

[TheBoy]

I tend to use the laptop

What for, Mr AA, so we can recommend a spec