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Possibility of Handoff on MacBook Air Late 2010 (AirPort Card: BCM94360CS2) #41
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Hi Josh, |
Hi, UncleSchnitty did a replacement with his MBA2011 before (which has the same antenna layout as MBA2010) and documented the steps he took to alleviate the physical differences. But I'll try to post my findings as well once I got my BCM94360CS2 and attempted the replacement myself. Hope it works. |
Josh, thanks for the feedback. I'm looking forward to hear back from your tests. |
Added back MacBook Air Late 2010 to the compatibility list based on Skvo's [report](#41 (comment))
Thanks Skvo for the update, I've updated the compatibility list |
Hi, I'm using CAT on my Macbook Air Late 2010 model, and I replaced the Airport card to BCM94360CS2. And because of the different locations of the two antenna sockets on the Airport card, the antenna cable inside Macbook must be rerouted. The hinge is soldered, so you need to detach it from the cable. Not the easiest way to get the continuity features, but this is the way I'm using my Macbook Air. |
Thanks Robolkw! I also used MBA Late 2010 - works perfect! |
Question for folks who installed BCM94360CS2 in Late 2010 MBA. Did you need to do anything special for it to pick up signal? I picked one up from eBay, card is recognized by the OS but doesn't get any hotspots. The original BCM943224PCIEBT2 works just fine, so I'm fairly certain it's not an issue with the antenna. |
Hi bateau, |
Thanks, that's what I thought. I will re-attempt install tomorrow. I am pretty sure short cable went to J1 as it wouldn't reach J0. |
Why can't I see your System Information screenshot on this page? Did you edit your post, bateau? Anyway, I first checked my email, which includes two photos. One is your installation photo (as it is still visible right above), and the other one was your System Information screenshot. So my question is: Did you turn on your Wi-Fi? These are my System Information screenshots, just for comparison. So let's see what happens if you turn on Wi-Fi and look into your sys info. Then it'll be more obvious - the problem is either hardware related or software related. |
Which card did you swap into your 2010 MBA? Joshua, can you please take screenshot of WiFi section in System Information? I'd like to see what kind of Locale/Country your card shows up with. On Friday, December 12, 2014, joshuapurwadi notifications@github.com
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Thanks! This is extremely helpful. I bought the same card on EBAY and wondered because it is larger than the original. Also, I mashed my cable connectors so I bought a used antenna and will splice the new wires on to the existing wires and will not have to re-rout. they were not labeled on the old card so knowing which is which is huge. |
same as what had happened to @joshuapurwadi, swapping the card you are ready to go. You DON'T NEED CAT to make it work! Macbook air late 2010 OS X 10.10.1 P.S.be careful about the antenna rerouting, mush keep the long wire routed from the side of the wifi card, not over it, because it may cause the bluetooth discover nothing. |
* Updated MBA 2010 model [#41](#41 (comment)) * Added MBP early 2008
Thanks all for the reports and @joshuapurwadi for the pics, I've updated the compatibility table. |
FYI, I was able to splice new ends onto the existing antenna cables and I now have continuity. My cables were stuck to the old wifi board and they left parts of the clips stuck to the board when I removed them, so this could be a common problem. The cables themselves are min shielded coax type with a wrapped core. |
Hi I have a 2010 MBA 11" and was able to get a BCM94360CS2 card working in it with just the hardware swap and did not have to use the software tool. |
Update |
More on splicing cables: While they are functional, I'm finding the bluetooth is impaired. Breaching the cable makes it vulnerable to noise and interference. I have ordered yet another antenna assembly and will replace the whole deal |
@joshuapurwadi: how did you manage to get the small cable connectors to reach all the way to the end of the BCM94360CS2's connectors? My small cable connectors of my 2010 MBA '13 connecting to the WiFi-card seem very non-stretchable. |
In fact, I didn't. I have seen where others disconnected the cable from the hinge to get more play and were able to re-route. In my case, the connectors broke when I was removing them from the old bluetooth card so I bought an antenna on Ebay and soldered the new connectors. Results have been poor because the wires are now exposed to interference. I tried shielding with foil and then copper tape and things have just gotten worse. I intend to have the antenna replaced altogether (beyond my skills), go back to square one, and stop messing around. It's not worth the trouble. |
Can confirm that I managed to install and get the BCM94360CS2 working immediately in my 2010 MBA '13 after following instructions and pictures in a previous comment. |
thanks , handoff working for me in my MBA 13' !! after resign icloud account !!!! |
After reading this thread, i've bought a BCM94360CS2 from eBay. for my 2010MBA but the only thing is that no where in this thread does it say how to secure the card as the screw won't fit. Or do you just leave it not screwed in?? |
Just leave it unscrewed, it won’t detach itself.
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Hansol Make sure the insulation on the motherboard !!! |
Thanks for quick reply, |
u have 10.10.2 ? |
Yes I've 10.10.2. I've Tried resetting network settings on iPhone, logging out of iCloud on iPhone. Changing name of iPhone. Rebooting mba but nothing works. |
but handoff is working , yes ? |
Yes |
can u connect to the hotspot with other devices ? |
I can connect to the hotspot if I switch it in first in iPhone settings, then switch wifi off then on on my mba. |
i think, this problem with iphone six, cz i have i6 too and i cant connect to any device in my home and office : iOS 8.2 i think |
Thanks for your help. |
hi, i use macbook air 2011 os x 10.11 el capitan, if i change and use BCM943224PCIEBT2BX no need patch? pls help. |
With macbook air 13 late 2010 upgrade OS X El Capitan , you need to use patch with the BCM94360CS2 , just open it w right click / open. and use activate method ! all work for me :) |
so MBA 13" late 2010 with El Capitan. I have upgraded to the BCM94360CS2 and see BT LE, Handoff support, and airdrop all listed as working now per system profiler (just like swill00net's images). I do not see instant hotspot and continuity is not working either. Any advice? I am able to use airdrop now. |
csundar, just use Continuity-Activation-Tool, and follow the instruction ! with el capitan last update only BCM94360CS2 adapter change not working anymore : |
So ran through the CAT tool and nothing changed. Same results from my setup. Output of diagnostics. --- Initiating system compatiblity check --- --- Hardware/OS checks --- --- Modifications check --- Ideas? |
try sign out/in iCloud settings after patching On Sunday, January 17, 2016, csundar notifications@github.com wrote:
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done that twice with no change |
try to clean install osx with usb drive On Monday, January 18, 2016, csundar notifications@github.com wrote:
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so looks like it's my phone. as I was sitting here backing things up, handoff popped up... working on that next. thanks for the help |
Did any of you experience a weak WiFi signal or reduce range? Since I have installed this WiFi spots that I was previously able to connect have reduced drastically. Before the new chip, airport would show 5 different wifi spots but at this moment I can't see any of them. |
Hi,
I'm wondering if the upgrade to this card (BCM94360CS2) on MBA Late 2010 is still possible.
I believe that I saw MBA Late 2010 in the table in the main page which says Handoff is possible with card upgrade a few days ago but it's magically gone from the table when I checked it just now.
The entry is still there in this thread regarding MBA Late 2010:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=20124161#post20124161
I'm aware that minor tweaks will be required as the card (BCM94360CS2) sized up a bit longer than the original card and the antenna cable will need to be clipped off from the screws' bracket, but I don't really mind as long as Handoff is working with BCM94360CS2.
I hope someone can elaborate in this matter as me myself have already ordered the card and am waiting for it to arrive. I hope that my purchase won't go to waste.
Regards,
Josh..
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