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HP Pavilion G60 AR9285 518436-001 Wireless Adapter

SKU CH-YQ2N-836BE

Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 half Mini PCI-e card provides 802.11 b/g/n wireless connectivity for HP Pavilion G60 laptops

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 chipset delivers reliable wireless performance
  • 11 b/g/n standard supports compatible network connections
  • Half Mini PCI-e form factor fits HP Pavilion G60 series laptops
  • OEM 518436-001 part ensures direct replacement compatibility
  • New condition provides factory-fresh wireless adapter readiness

Half Mini PCI-e wireless adapter

This half-mini PCIe wireless adapter uses the Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 chipset to add 802.11 b/g/n connectivity to compatible HP Pavilion G60 notebooks. It fits the specific mini-card slot found in that series and is supplied as a new, tested OEM component. Builders repairing a G60 or adding Wi-Fi to a matching chassis will find the correct form factor and part number 518436-001.

Low-profile thermal design

The compact card draws minimal power from the notebook slot and relies on the system's existing airflow for passive cooling. No active fan or heatsink is present, so acoustic output is zero and thermal impact on the laptop interior is negligible. Normal operation stays within the thermal envelope designed for the original factory wireless slot.

Direct drop-in replacement

The package contains the single wireless card only; no antennas, cables, brackets or driver media are included. Installation requires reusing the original antenna leads and mounting screw from the removed module. Drivers must be sourced from the operating system or the HP support site, as no software bundle accompanies this OEM part.

Highlights

  • Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 chipset delivers reliable wireless performance
  • 11 b/g/n standard supports compatible network connections
  • Half Mini PCI-e form factor fits HP Pavilion G60 series laptops
  • OEM 518436-001 part ensures direct replacement compatibility
  • New condition provides factory-fresh wireless adapter readiness

Specifications

TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

How do I install the half mini PCI-e AR9285 card in my HP Pavilion G60 and what step do people often miss?

Insert the card at an angle into the half mini PCI-e slot, secure it with the screw, then attach both antenna cables to the numbered connectors — the step most often missed is snapping on the second antenna lead.

What maintenance or replacement will the AR9285 wireless adapter need over time?

The adapter itself has no moving parts or scheduled maintenance; replacement is only needed if the card fails or if you upgrade to a newer 802.11 standard.

What performance limit appears first during sustained heavy wireless use?

The 802.11 b/g/n link caps throughput well before the half mini PCI-e bus or the AR9285 chipset reaches any thermal or electrical limit.

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