[solved] Wi-Fi laptop compatibility (Clevo 650RG)

[zaror1992]

I just recently installed Sierra on a Clevo 650RG, the thing is the pre-installed Wi-Fi card is a Intel 8260NGW which is incompatible with Macs, out a pure happiness I went on and purchased a fenvi BCM94352Z NGFF. The thing is that when I tried to install it I quickly realized that it won't fit in the slot. I'm kind of confused because I don't know which module to buy based on compatibility and specs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[RehabMan]

I just recently installed Sierra on a Clevo 650RG, the thing is the pre-installed Wi-Fi card is a Intel 8260NGW which is incompatible with Macs, out a pure happiness I went on and purchased a fenvi BCM94352Z NGFF. The thing is that when I tried to install it I quickly realized that it won't fit in the slot. I'm kind of confused because I don't know which module to buy based on compatibility and specs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/faq-read-first-laptop-frequent-questions.164990/

Most WiFi cards in laptops are either half-mini PCIe, or M2/NGFF 2230.

 

[zaror1992]

Yeah I read that before buying it, but I recently found out that are different "keys" o pin scheme for the same format. As far as I know the Intel 8260 has a the same m.2 but a different key and I could not find the right one to buy that it's compatible with macOS and has the same keys. It's the BCM94350ZAE compatible, I just want to be sure?

 

[RehabMan]

Yeah I read that before buying it, but I recently found out that are different "keys" o pin scheme for the same format. As far as I know the Intel 8260 has a the same m.2 but a different key and I could not find the right one to buy that it's compatible with macOS and has the same keys. It's the BCM94350ZAE compatible, I just want to be sure?

WiFi M.2/2230 can come in A+E vs. just A(or is it just E).
You can cut the other key with a dremel tool.

 

[zaror1992]

WiFi M.2/2230 can come in A+E vs. just A(or is it just E).
You can cut the other key with a dremel tool.

It worked, thanks!

 

[RehabMan]

It worked, thanks!

Marked solved.