(non retina) 2012 MBP PCI modify for AC wifi

[stevey500]

The 2012 15" Macbook Pro (and some earlier versions) had this style of wireless adapter installation including 5ghz+2ghz antennas:

Does anyone know if that cable running from the logic-board is PCI interface? When I look up the specifications of the 2012 non-retina macbook pro wireless adapter, it appears to be using a PCI interface.

Does anyone have a service manual/schematic with a pinout of this connector? I'm willing to purchase a few of these runner ribbon cables and attempt to solder up a mini PCIe connector to achieve internal wireless AC support on these models. If the pinouts can match up entirely, I don't see why not give it a try.

Any hardware techies have any input/thoughts?

-Steve

 

[JTToft]

Which wireless card would you use? 'Cause the antenna connectors on the rMBP cards with ac support don't fit.

Another, though unproven as far as I can make out, option is the Ucard4.

 

[laurihoefs]

OP, I suggest you take a look at this thread: MacBook Pro 802.11ac upgrade. Especially post #96 might be of interest.

The Ucard4 suggested by JTToft is the only available option, aside from a USB adapter.