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My T30, running Linux Mint, has started to freeze when used on Wireless for a while. The PC-Doctor test points toward a flaky WLAN card, so I am interested in buying a new one. The Mini PCI card that's there now, has FRU P/N 12P3657. But since Linux doesn't have any Device Manager like I am used to from Windows, there is really little else I can tell about it. I just know that it doesn't support WPA encryption, only WEP.

So I am basically interested in any card that does the same job, except I would prefer one that supports WPA. The seller wasn't sure if he did the BIOS non-1802 error fix on this T30, but I am capable of doing that myself if I get this error.

At the same time, I am also looking for another 512MB SODIMM module for it. The one that's already there is a Kingston KTM TP0028/512, but it's no big deal I get a different brand, as long as it's a DDR266/PC2100. I know you can also use DDR333/PC2700 modules in these machines, but I don't know if one DDR333 module and one DDR266 module would work together(?)

If you have both these things, I would be happy to buy both at the same time. However, the memory module depends a little bit on the price. The laptop runs smoothly as it is with only 512MB, and it's just a fun project, so I am not willing to put too much money into it.

Thanks!

Hi Bjorn,

I have 512MB DDR SODIMM, which is DDR333 and it worked just fine in my T40 together with DDR266 stick. I also have IBM original Intel 2200BG wifi card.

Would you be interested in T30 SXGA+ (1400x1050) LCD panel? I have for sale.

Please let me know if you're interested.

Thanks for the offer. Interesting to know that the different kind of modules work together.

I could be interested in your parts, yes. But I will wait and see for a little while if someone here in the US can sell me these parts too. Shipping costs and the hassle of an international money transfer (Unless you do PayPal?) makes this a little more expensive than if I can buy these parts here. If you could let me know the total cost for both parts and shipping, that would be great.

I could theoretically also be interested in the SXGA+, as my panel has become very yellow. It also has a defect where the picture (Not the backlight) goes out when I push the right hand side of the lid away from me in a certain way. Let me know what you ask for it. Since I have a UXGA today, I guess I also need a new cable for it?

Hi there. It looks like I got an offer for these parts from a member here in the US, so you don't have to put any work into checking the shipping costs for me. But thanks for the offer anyway.

Shipping the memory+wifi card to US would cost around 15usd, total would be 40. If you would like the SXGA+ panel, I'd give it for 30, total with shipping them all would be 80usd. I have the proper cable also and I can include that for free.

But if you have found these items in US for cheaper, it's ok

Thanks for the offer, and sorry about not getting back to you sooner. I already got these parts here in the US, so wireless is up and running again. Yay!

Your offer for the screen was interesting, though. I don't know what T30 SXGA panels usually sell for, but mine is yellow and will probably need replacing sooner or later. But this will be a project for later.