Huncenk

Go for it and good luck.  It works fine for me, but because of this issue I will not buy Lenovo in the future.

I have the driver version 17.13.12.1 / 2014-12-16 for the Wireless-N 7260.  This driver (from Lenovo)  helps me to stay online without interruptions.  Speed varies, but for now it is OK as a temporary solution.  I can’t wait to flash the BIOS and install a new wireless card.

My System: IdePad Y510P

BIOS: 74CN44WW(V3.05)

OS:  Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260

If I don’t have and do not plan to have a secondary Graphics card installed, do I still have to utilize the vBios flash?  All what I have is the Intel and nVidia combo graphics that came with the laptop. 

Model: Y510P,

BIOS: 74CN44WW(V3.05)

Thank you.

On 1/25/2016 at 7:39 AM, Razayan said:

I've been using the Intel AC 7260 for a few days now, had no problems at all. Connects quickly, finds all the networks, didn't have to install any drivers. Speed increased drastically, checked with an online speedtest, with the N2260 I couldn't get over 50Mbits p/s. Now with the AC7260 I get the full 200Mbits p/s I pay my ISP for lol.

 

Only problem I encountered was before installing. Lenovo has a BIOS whitelist that needs to be altered or deleted if you want to install the AC7260. I used @svl7's guide to flash to an unlocked BIOS. I will link it for you down below.

 

 

  Reveal hidden contents

https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/forums/topic/3546-lenovo-y410p-y510p-unlocked-bios-wlan-whitelist-mod-vbios-mod/

 

Thanks for the info.  I already bought the AC 2760 card.  Now, I just have to flash the BIOS 74CN44WW (V3.05).  I hope to not brick my Laptop.

Hi All, I found this forum by searching for answers for replacing the Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260 Network Card with a DB AC 7260 in my Y510P laptop.  I am from USA.

On 2/7/2017 at 6:13 AM, Rasto said:

Hi,

 

Please, can somebody confirm Intel Wireless-AC 7260 7260HMW 802.11AC Dual Band BT4.0 PCIe Half Mini Wifi Card link 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190897053836 

 

wireless card working with Lenovo Y510p ?

 

I read this forum, but I'm not 100% sure.

 

Thanks. 

I think pifive posted success regarding your question on this tread on January 16, 2015.

Quote: “….I have now my modified BIOS on my y510p laptop with the new7260HMW wireless AC card flying like an eagle….”

I am trying to do the same thing.  Good luck for you!

I have the Idepad Y510P model and I’d like to apply the BIOS mode in order to be able to change the problematic Wireless NIC.  The laptop came with Win 8.1 installed.  Will the new BIOS mod have any effect on the win8.1 Product Key hidden in the BIOS?

Thanks.