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AC7260 wlan cards are generally dual band wifi adapter, so it supports both frequencies of 2.4GHz and 5GHz. And an AC7260HMW wlan card is a best choice if your wlan card slot is mini pcie type. But if your wlan card slot is M.2 type, then you must buy an AC7260NGW card.

AFAIK, pin20 taping method's been used for H/W Disabled case or whitelisted case, and pin51 taping method's been used for 7260's bluetooth issue.

If the wlan slot type is mini pcie, pin20 taping method may help you install AC7260 to your whitelisted laptop.

An AC7260HM2 wlan card is a best choice if your laptop' wlan socket type is mini pcie slot. But if your wlan socket type is M.2 slot, then you must buy an AC7260NGW wlan card. For your reference, I leave below the amazon's link for AC7260. Amazon.com: ac 7260

Pin 20 taping method would be help you install the new mpcie wlan card to your wife's laptop.