A515-54-51DJ Wi-fi card compatiblity

mrollings53

My mother bought one of these about two months ago, and the included Atheros wi-fi card didn't work.  I swapped it with the Intel 9560 card in my Helios 300 laptop to verify what was actually broken.  My Intel card works in her laptop, and her Atheros card doesn't work in mine.  I'd like to replace the Atheros card with the same card I have installed.  Intel's product archive lists the 9560 wi-fi card as using M.2: CNVio instead of PCIe.  The same physical slot, but a different interconnect.

I see on the downloads page for the Aspire that there is also an Intel wi-fi driver.  What model Intel wi-fi card could be installed in these Aspire laptops?  Does it also use CNVio, or is it PCIe?  Does it matter, can I use either?

Warranty repair is possible, but if it's cheaper for me to buy a new wi-fi card I will.

brummyfan2

Hi,
You can use these WiFi cards in A515-54
1.Part number:NC.23611.030
2.KE.11A0N.010
You can also use a Intel 9462.NGWG.NV M.2 2230 card.
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-wireless-ac-9462-m2-card-m2-key-a-e-2230-wifi-bluetooth-5-433mbps-24-5ghz-mu-mimo
Examples:https://www.mk-electronic.de/eng/items/show/NC.23611.030
https://www.zandparts.com/en/Acer-KE.11A0N.010

mrollings53

KE.11A0N.010 is the same as my 9560 in my Helios 300.  Thanks for the help.

brummyfan2

No problem 

mrollings53

Do not purchase the KE.11A0N.010 from Impact Computers if you are looking to replace the frequently dead atheros wifi adapter.  They sent me an Intel 3165 wifi adapter instead.