Dell E1505 Bluetooth Upgrade

It turns out, that even if you didn't order Bluetooth in the Build-To-Order configuration, you can add it after the fact. Here's how.

Step 1: Get a Bluetooth Module

Purchase the $60 (ouch) Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth module (you can also find these on eBay for a bit cheaper.

Comments

[i make shooting things]

sweet i was about to buy a blue tooth dongle for my e1505

[ccfromnj]

This also works in the Ubuntu version of the e1505 they sold in 2007, the e1505n. Without real metering to back it up, I find little to no extra battery drain from the Bluetooth Radio.

[josh92176]

cool, I have an e1505 BTW probably worth noting that its called the inspiron 6400 in th UK.

[computer_gui]

They didn't just change in the UK, they changed model name here in the US too. Their identical computers the only difference is the name.

[moopet]

You can add these modules to all the inspirons, the xps and latitude D-range.

[Mr.Devious]

Nice, same thing can be done with ibooks, but require a bit more dissembely and grief.

[jeffreyf]

Word of warning for a e1505 owner. Make sure you're using the most current BT drivers. The older ones (May 2006 or so) were highly buggy.

[jeffreyf]

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