Replacing Qualcomm QCA9377 Wireless Card in Vostro 3578

Question

Hi,

Can I replace the wireless card Qualcomm QCA9377 with Intel 7265 or similar? Laptop model: Vostro 3578

This card shows up under the drivers list for this Vostro 3578 model https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-ie/product-support/product/vostro-15-3578-laptop/drivers however it doesn't show up on the laptop manual https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/vostro-15-3578-laptop_owners-manual_en-us.pdf - page 57.

Wireless LAN Options:
• Qualcomm QCA9377 802.11ac Dual Band (1x1) Wireless
Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1
• Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless
Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1

Any other suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

DELL-Cares · Accepted Answer

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libxso · Answer

I also want to replace this card. I have Dell Vostro 3583. Which cards are compatible with my laptop ? I don't want use this QCA9377 as it frequently misbehaves

Jimmycocos · Answer

you did nothing to help me....

Jimmycocos · Answer

Hi, I went for Intel Wireless AC 9260 2230 2x2 + BT Gigabit vPro. The best I could choose. Highly recommended.  Best of luck.

hm7 · Answer

Dear Dell, this is useless. Generic problems that don't require personal information should have public answers in the forum so that others could find them.

hm7 · Answer

I too went with Intel Wireless AC 9260 2230 2x2 + BT Gigabit vPro. Works out of the box both with Ubuntu 18.04 and Windows 10 LTSC.

Original QCA9377 was completely awful, dropping connections all the time. Intel card is flawless.

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Replacing Qualcomm QCA9377 Wireless Card in Vostro 3578

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