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Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth Adapter (Windows 8.1 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • SVF11N11CLB
    • SVF11N11CLP
    • SVF11N11CLS
    • SVF11N13CLB
    • SVF11N13CLP
    • SVF11N13CLS
    • SVF11N13CXS

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Broadcom® BCM43142 Bluetooth® Adapter drivers for the following components:
    • Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth Adapter version 12.0.0.8030
    • WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software version 12.0.0.8070

    This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error Device Manager Exclamation Point Error that may appear in Device Manager next to "BCM43142A0" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 8.1 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000552165.exe

    File Version

    • 12.0.0.8030

    File Size

    • 85.45 Mb

    Release Date

    • 02-20-2014

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000552165.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000552165.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. The driver will automatically install.
    6. Please wait for the installation to complete.
    7. Restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth Adapter is complete.