Can't use Bluetooth on Aspire 9300...

[LeDuc]

So I installed all necessaries drivers and program from Acer's website for this laptop, but it remains impossible to use Bluetooth, a messages says that no bluetoth hardware was found. Any idea ? thanks.

[tomtaylor]

There are some acer stickers on the notebook from Acer with the specs of the notebook. Can you read Bluetooth on that stickers? No - ok than you do not have Bluetooth - even if you have a Buetooth Switch on the front :-(.
If yes - ok you have got the wrong driver.

[Arla]

Sounds like you don't have bluetooth hardware... which um, yeah, would be a bit of a stumbling block to working bluetooth.

[OldNerdGuy]

Originally Posted by Arla

Sounds like you don't have bluetooth hardware... which um, yeah, would be a bit of a stumbling block to working bluetooth.

On my 9300, there is an empty socket underneath. It is smallest cover, and I believe that is where the bluetooth module should go.

Anybody know how to get one from Acer?

[slimboyfat]

I'd be interested to hear if you find out where you can get the module as well - I've got a 9301 and no Bluetooth at present - it's a bit frustrating to say the least!

[Hairy_Lee]

none of the aspire 9300 range come with a bluetooth adaptor; however there are provisions for one to be installed. The problem is that in order to install it you need to take the unit apart to get at the connector for it underneath the upper cover.

[Megalomando]

Originally Posted by Hairy_Lee

none of the aspire 9300 range come with a bluetooth adaptor; however there are provisions for one to be installed. The problem is that in order to install it you need to take the unit apart to get at the connector for it underneath the upper cover.

I'd searched in Notebook review for this thread before posting a similar question earlier today here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...85#post2352885 & then I found this thread here from a google search looking for a minipci Bluetooth option (haven't found it yet).

I found sellers of bluetooth modules but there are several connectors possible to use and none of them mention the 9300 series Acer Laptops.

Have you any idea which connector is used with the 9300 boards, where it's found and if I need to tear any warranty seals to get access to the connector?

I've worked on plenty of electronic components & can surely do the job but I don't want to do anything that would show I voided the warranty while it's still covered.

Any suggestions & the gravy would be info on the way to open the case without spare parts flying everywhere...

Thanks!

[Hairy_Lee]

i've had a bluetooth module fitted to my unit but i've forgotten the part number, also a separate cable needs to be purchased. Acer do make bluetooth modules for these units. In order to get to the connector for this you needs to remove all of the screws from the lower cover as well as the two screws at the rear, you also need to remove the keyboard and the hinge cover below the screen. Then you need to take the LCD module off the unit and then finally remove the upper cover. On the left hand edge of the mainboard you'll see a small connector labelled "blue". this is where the cable connects.

[c_schmidt]

Hi,

the part numbers for the original Acer bluetooth module and the cable needed can be found in the "Field Replaceable Unit" list here: https://www.mk-electronic.de/herstel...spire/9300.pdf

Chris

[f474L]

Originally Posted by Hairy_Lee

i've had a bluetooth module fitted to my unit but i've forgotten the part number, also a separate cable needs to be purchased. Acer do make bluetooth modules for these units. In order to get to the connector for this you needs to remove all of the screws from the lower cover as well as the two screws at the rear, you also need to remove the keyboard and the hinge cover below the screen. Then you need to take the LCD module off the unit and then finally remove the upper cover. On the left hand edge of the mainboard you'll see a small connector labelled "blue". this is where the cable connects.

Hi Hairy Lee, can u go into more detail on how u opened up ur 9300? I have tried uncrewing all the screws on the bottom but the laptop won't pull apart. If u can explain in more detail (perhaps a "step by step") on how to open the aspire 9300 up, it would be very helpful. I am trying to get to the motherboard so i can get to the CMOS battery (my BIOS is playing up and keeps resetting itself to default settings). TIA.