Which Card Models for (Wireless & Bluetooth) on a G5 Quad 2.5Ghz?
hello
I just got a Quad 2.5Ghz G5 desktop and it didn't came with the cards for Wireless and Bluetooth.
Can anyone direct me to the right cards in order to have wireless and Bluetooth?
There are so many cards that I'm not sure which one are the right ones for my G5 Quad.
thanks a lot for your help
regards,
CJ
I just got a Quad 2.5Ghz G5 desktop and it didn't came with the cards for Wireless and Bluetooth.
Can anyone direct me to the right cards in order to have wireless and Bluetooth?
There are so many cards that I'm not sure which one are the right ones for my G5 Quad.
thanks a lot for your help
regards,
CJ
Comments
If you're looking for the original, though these days very rare Apple solution, your late 2005 Quad needs a special combined AirPort/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR card. The other, more standard cards will not work and could even damage your motherboard if you try fitting them in the slot! Unfortunately Apple doesn't sell this item anymore.
Be aware that this is considered by Apple as not being a user installable part. If you're handy and careful enough, you could do it yourself, but if you can't handle very small screws, connectors and assembling the two main parts inside the casing you should stay away from the job and let an Apple authorized service provider do it for you!
You have to buy a complete set like the one on this website, named Airport Extreme /Bluetooth Upgrade Kit MA252FE/A (at least that's on my box, but it's also called MA252G/A), delivered in a white box and - of course - without any manual at all.
There should also be a PCIe-solution, but unfortunately I can't provide you with any advise for that.
Success and best regards,
Robbert