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Small green M.2 circuit board with gold edge connector and black antenna sockets

Intel

Intel DW1501 M.2 Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-FBZM-5AHFM MPN DW1501

M.2 Wi-Fi adapter compatible with Dell Inspiron, XPS and Studio models including 14, 15, 17, 1340, 1457, 1458, 1464, 1557, 1558, 1645, 1647, 1747 and 1749

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • Genuine Dell part ensures reliable wireless connectivity
  • M.2 form factor fits compatible Dell laptops directly
  • Supports Dell Inspiron 14, 15 and 17 models
  • Works with Dell XPS Studio 1340, 1645, 1647
  • Compatible with Dell Studio 1457, 1458, 1557, 1558, 1747, 1749

M.2 Wi-Fi adapter for Dell laptops

This Intel DW1501 is an M.2 Wi-Fi adapter supplied as a genuine Dell K5Y6D part. It fits compatible Dell Inspiron, XPS Studio and Studio notebooks that use the WHDPC module format. The card adds wireless networking to systems originally configured with this slot and bracket style.

Owners of listed Dell models needing a direct

Buyers restoring a Dell Inspiron 1464, 15R N5010, 17R N7010, 14R N4010 or M501R will find the correct fit. The same applies to XPS Studio 1340, 1645, 1647 and Studio 1457, 1458, 1557, 1558, 1747, 1749. Laptops outside this list, or those using a different M.2 keying or antenna layout, should look at other adapters.

M.2 form factor with Dell WHDPC part number

The single specification that decides fit is the M.2 interface combined with the Dell WHDPC (K5Y6D) part number. Only systems documented to accept this exact module will connect electrically and mechanically.

Highlights

  • Genuine Dell part ensures reliable wireless connectivity
  • M.2 form factor fits compatible Dell laptops directly
  • Supports Dell Inspiron 14, 15 and 17 models
  • Works with Dell XPS Studio 1340, 1645, 1647
  • Compatible with Dell Studio 1457, 1458, 1557, 1558, 1747, 1749

Specifications

TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

How much power does the DW1501 draw when the laptop runs all day?

The DW1501 is a low-power M.2 Wi-Fi module designed for laptop battery life; typical draw stays in the milliwatt range during active use.

Which slot must my Dell laptop already have for the DW1501 to fit?

Your Dell needs an M.2 Key-E or Key-A slot wired for Wi-Fi; the listed Inspiron, XPS Studio and Studio models all provide that slot.

Will the DW1501 work in my older Studio 1457 alongside its original wireless card?

The DW1501 replaces the factory card in the Studio 1457; it is not an add-on, so the original card is removed during installation.

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