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Toshiba Satellite A500 Wifi

A lot of newer wireless adapters are plug-n-play, which means you simply plug it into a USB port and the OS will install the drivers on its own. It will be easier to buy a new USB adapter and just plug it in, than to replace any built-in adapter your laptop may have. The WiFi in your laptop, if so equipped, makes use of a wireless adapter in order to talk to your router and modem. Searching for a new adapter is simple because all you need to know is what OS you are running on your laptop.

What are the clues to watch out for to know my wireless internet adapter is dying?

The wireless adapter driver gives errors when installing
The wireless adapter on your laptop cannot see the SSID coming from your router
Your WiFi signal goes in and out all the time

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Please be sure to make note of the model number before buying a WiFi replacement. Be sure to always get parts from a well-known website when buying parts online. The Toshiba laptop will be happier if you purchase parts smartly! Toshiba Satellite A500 WiFi will be better for your laptop in new condition due to possible wear on any old one.

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