MacBook Air mid 2011 BTLE Card for Watch Unlock?

[haralds]

I replaced the WiFI/BTLE cards on both my 5,1 Mac Pro and mid 2012 MacBook Pro Retina. They now support watch unlock and I really like it.

Is there a card that fits the MacBook Air mid 2011? I would prefer not to patch drivers except for using CAT.

It looks like you could fit the card I used on the Pro, but it would be slightly long and BT antenna cables would not fit.

I have searched this forum but did not find a matching post.

 

[haralds]

This has been reported to work, but you need to struggle with the two antenna cables to fit the longer format.

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/Ma...WcuvTn2N3FvpeF5y4tgXRsYiFqIkNjwMaAvb_EALw_wcB
[doublepost=1515445483][/doublepost]Just ordered one, will report back.

 

[Audit13]

I bought a used card from eBay for my air. Used, but cheap and worked perfectly: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Apple-MacBo...695110?hash=item1c9bf65006:g:ZkcAAOSwSdZaPh3L

 

[haralds]

That's a steal! Might get one for my wife's Air, if my operation succeeds.
I generally like to get known reliable hardware, if it is not too outrageous. This is in the hope of avoiding needless installation failures and debugging pain.
My time is money!

 

[Audit13]

I certainly understand your need for reliable hardware but, being in Canada, buying from ifixit is expensive with shipping and exchange. Since eBay and ifixit cards are used, I went with the cheapest option for me.

I got the same card for an early 2015 for $16 CAD from eBay. I got it in two days because the seller was in Toronto too.

 

[haralds]

The changeover was a complete success. I am happy with the results. Rerouting the antenna cables was a bit of a job, but not too hard, if you are careful and take your time.

 

[EightBitWhit]

I replaced the WiFI/BTLE cards on both my 5,1 Mac Pro and mid 2012 MacBook Pro Retina. They now support watch unlock and I really like it.

What WiFi/BTLE card did you use in your cMP 5,1? I'm looking to do the same upgrade so I can get Watch Unlock working on my cMP 5,1 as well and would GREATLY appreciate any info you can share.