Check if your netbook has a free mini PCIe slot

January 4, 2010 15 Comments

What does it mean if your netbook has a free mini PCIe slot? Well, it’s an easy way to add an internal device like an SSD, 3G module or Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator. The last one is something you might want to try if you do have a free slot as it will give your Atom netbook a much needed boost in the HD video department. The list is below:

Asus 7″ series: 1 available, free (very early models only)
Asus 9″ series: 1 available (occupied by SSD)
Asus 1000HE: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)
Asus N10: Unclear; appear to be 3, but one seems to be designed for SSD only
Acer 8.9″: 2 available in 3G-enabled models; otherwise 1 (tnkgrl has added a slot successfully)
Acer AOD150: 2 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; still 2)
Acer AOD250: 1 available
Acer AO532h: 1 available, untested
Dell Mini 9: 3 available in 3G-enabled models; otherwise 2; WIFI is half-height
Dell Mini 10: 3 available in 3G-enabled models; otherwise 2; WIFI is half-height
Fujitsu U2010/U820: 1 available (free) for 3G, both on WWAN model and original.
Gigabyte M912: 2 available
HP 2140: 1 available [2150 model will have 3G]
HP Mini 1000; 2 available in 3G-enabled models; otherwise 1
HP Mini 210: 2 slots, one for WiFi and one free
HP Mini 311: 2 slots, both USB + PCI-E, whitelist present, hackable
HP DV2: 1 available
Lenovo S9: only 1, USB+PCI-E, no whitelist
Lenovo S10: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)
Lenovo U150: 2 available (one is for a half PCIe occupied by the WiFi card)
LG X110: 2 available (3G and WIFI seem to be the only configuration) [AT&T will sell it]
MSI Wind 9″ and 10″: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)
OCZ Neutrino: 2 available (WIFI is half-height)
Samsung NC10: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)
Toshiba NB100: 3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots

source Pocketables via Netbook Reports, liliputing, pic from tweakers.net

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  • suhail

    do you know about samsung n140 .. m too scared to open it up !!! Many thanks in advance.

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  • http://www.michavoigt.de micha

    >> Asus 1000HE: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)

    I’m not sure what that means. I have a 1000HE (Europe) but I dont have 3G built-in, so 1 slot should be free and usable e.g. for a Broadcom Crystal HD?

  • Justin

    >> Asus 1000HE: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)
    I am also wondering about the 1000HE, except the one sold in the states. If I am reading this right, that means someone has confirmed there are 2 slots total. 1 populated with a wifi card, and if you’re in Europe, you may have it populated with a 3G card, but that 3g card interface can’t be used in the states. Am I reading that correctly? Does anyone have any personal experience adding an extra pci-e to the 1000HE?

  • http://www.michavoigt.de micha

    >> Asus 1000HE: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)

    I contacted the ASUS support in Germany directly. They said there is only one slot in the 1000HE and that is used by the Wi-Fi card. I guess this applies to the german/european model.

  • Mat

    do you know anything about the new Asus Eee Pc 1005PE German version? Is there a free slot? Thanks a lot

  • torge

    Asus 1000HE: 1 available (3G available in Europe; cannot import; 2 slots)
    what does it mean cannot import?

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  • Alex

    The Samsung N310 in Canada was offered with a 3G version, also with 2 slots. Broadcom Crystal HD will work in the N310 but only if you put the Broadcom into the Wifi card slot, and put the Wifi card into the 3G slot. Doesn't work the other way. The Wifi antennas won't reach the new position, but the 3G antenna connectors can be connected to the Wifi card and it works.

  • Has_teya

    I’ve heard they run VERY hot…good to have temperature monitor on board?

  • Nnoone

    Does anybody know if it’s possible to change the WiFi/Bluetooth-PCIe-Card within the Asus 1000H with a WiFi/Bluetooth/3G -Card?
    Which card may suggestible?


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