C channy9 macrumors newbie Original poster Dec 24, 2008 3 0 Dec 28, 2008 #1 I'v recently started using my macbook in clamshell mode connected to a tv, I have also noticed that I am now recieving very weak wifi signals from my router, could this be due to the fact that the lid on my macbook is now closed?
I'v recently started using my macbook in clamshell mode connected to a tv, I have also noticed that I am now recieving very weak wifi signals from my router, could this be due to the fact that the lid on my macbook is now closed?
S spazattack674 macrumors regular May 17, 2006 219 0 Boston Dec 28, 2008 #2 This thread should help: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/372984/
E eman macrumors 6502a Nov 5, 2007 695 0 In the great white north Dec 28, 2008 #3 The wifi antenna is in the toplid, around the LCD. So, closing the toplid could have an effect on reception.
The wifi antenna is in the toplid, around the LCD. So, closing the toplid could have an effect on reception.
MattyK macrumors 6502a Apr 7, 2008 838 1 Australia (Yes I DO ride my kangaroo down the stre Dec 28, 2008 #4 it's on the right side of the top lid, running next to the lcd, you might have something interfering with the connection?
it's on the right side of the top lid, running next to the lcd, you might have something interfering with the connection?
E eman macrumors 6502a Nov 5, 2007 695 0 In the great white north Dec 28, 2008 #5 MattyK said: it's on the right side of the top lid, running next to the lcd, you might have something interfering with the connection? Click to expand... The antenna wires coming from the mini airport wireless card is actually soldered to the right and left side of the LCD frame.
MattyK said: it's on the right side of the top lid, running next to the lcd, you might have something interfering with the connection? Click to expand... The antenna wires coming from the mini airport wireless card is actually soldered to the right and left side of the LCD frame.