Adding bluetooth to a T41 - 2379DJU?

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aphex · #61 Post by **aphex** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:10 pm

darn, now that i have some extra money saved up, all the cheap BT cards listed on the first page are gone

I refuse to pay $103 + 14 shipping for a BT card

Anyone know anywhere else i could get em?

baalbeck · #62 Post by **baalbeck** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:43 pm

G-Man
So is it possible to upgrade my T40 2373-72U system (it has the regular modem) to bluetooth if I buy the BMDC, the antenna and the icon plate set?!

psoriano · #63 Post by **psoriano** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:35 am

I've got a 2373-75U, and I'm doing the same thing you are baalbeck. I've got the BMDC, and I'm getting the icon plate and antenna once I actually get my ThinkPad. I'm confident that it will work. But someone mentioned here that if we mess with the screen, it will void the warranty. We might have to be mindful of that. My question is, do we really need the antenna? I mean, if my phone (which is what I intended to use my bluetooth for, connect to my T616 and cruise the Internet) is within 5 feet, do I really need my antenna? I'm actually going to test this before I spend money on a new antenna ($12.50 on shipping and voiding the warranty, on top of that). Just wanted to know before I tried. Thanks in advance.

RogerPodacter · #64 Post by **RogerPodacter** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 11:17 am

roxylo wrote:I just called IBM sales/technical support and tried to order the BMDC-2 and the clear plate. They told me that my T42 2378-FVU is not upgrable to bluetooth. Were they wrong?

I placed this order a few days ago on the IBM website. Today i finally called to check my order status, and they said that that card, IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) communication daughter card (FRU: 91P7319), is "not available", and it will never be available.

I also have the 2378FVU.

aphex · #65 Post by **aphex** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:04 pm

RogerPodacter wrote:
roxylo wrote:I just called IBM sales/technical support and tried to order the BMDC-2 and the clear plate. They told me that my T42 2378-FVU is not upgrable to bluetooth. Were they wrong?
I placed this order a few days ago on the IBM website. Today i finally called to check my order status, and they said that that card, IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) communication daughter card (FRU: 91P7319), is "not available", and it will never be available.

I also have the 2378FVU.

Did they say if any of the other cards were available?

RogerPodacter · #66 Post by **RogerPodacter** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:39 am

Yes. Here's the email that was sent to me today, 09 Feb 2005:

From: Miranda Hess <hessm@us.ibm.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 10:32:01 -0500
Subject: IBM INTERNET ORDER # XXXXXXXX**please read**
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Mr. (Me) ,

We have received your IBM internet order, but unfortunately were unable to process it. Part number91p7319 that you have requested has been replaced with part number 27r1880 at a price of $68.00. This Quoted Price is valid for THIRTY DAYS from the date of this Email. These prices are for the parts only; they do not include shipping and handling charges, which are $13.50, or applicable taxes. Your approval for purchase of the replacement part number is required to continue processing your order. Please contact us via email with your approval or cancellation request.

Thank you for using IBM's on-line parts ordering.

Miranda Hess
Field Service Operations (FSO)
2020 Techonology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
1-800-388-7080 opt 2,1

So the part number we need (that is for the 2378FVU, at least) is 27r1880 , which replaced part number 91p7319.

However, I am having difficulty locating this new part number - 91p7319 - on IBM's website. Its not that I don't believe what they said. But I would like to be able to view product info on an item before I buy it. Has anyone delt with purchasing/installing this new card from IBM to use with their T42 (2378FVU or equivalent for our purposes)?

Thanks,
RP

aphex · #67 Post by **aphex** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 9:31 am

Wow, not a bad price... I wonder if it will work in a 2379DJU as well...

Tiger · #68 Post by **Tiger** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:56 pm

I searched but could not find if the T42 - 2378REU has the bluetooth antennna built into it. It is a Canadian Express model. Any help would be appreciated. As I searched IBM Canada I noticed this listing for a T43 with the X300 card (Model 266895U) if anyone is interested.

#69 Post by **daeojkim** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 2:10 pm

RogerPodacter wrote:
So the part number we need (that is for the 2378FVU, at least) is 27r1880 , which replaced part number 91p7319.

However, I am having difficulty locating this new part number - 91p7319 - on IBM's website. Its not that I don't believe what they said. But I would like to be able to view product info on an item before I buy it. Has anyone delt with purchasing/installing this new card from IBM to use with their T42 (2378FVU or equivalent for our purposes)?

Thanks,
RP

I cannot find any information on FRU 27r1880 that replaced 91p7319.
Was anyone able to get any information on this new BMDC part?

RogerPodacter · #70 Post by **RogerPodacter** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:43 pm

The lady from IBM left 2 voicemails on my cell phone 2 days ago regarding this new part. however i havent even had time to fully listen to the message, because i'm getting ready to drive across the U.S. Actually i'm leaving as i type this message.

I'll check the voicemails and post when i can.

RP

hereim · #71 Post by **hereim** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:53 pm

gosha16 wrote:based on my experience, you cant go by the HMM as to whether you ahve the BT antenna. i have a 23733VU, which isnt suppsoed to have an antenna, however, just last friday i successfulluy put BT in and everything is working great. even though i wasnt supposed to have an antenna, it was there .

are you saying you have a bluetooth antenna built in? if so, i should check my 2378FUU.

sugo · #72 Post by **sugo** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 2:04 am

according to HMM 2378FUU doesn't seem to have BT antenna

marko · #73 Post by **marko** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 12:01 pm

I would like to upgrade my thinkpad 2378CU1 (just noticed it is based on 2379-D3U) with bluetooth. Does my model come with a built-in antenna? From previous posts it does not seem so. Can i still do it?

Also, I woud like to upgrade the 21003B series WLAN card and put in a high speed 7200 60-80GB hard drive, any recommendations?

Do I need a new antenna if I want to put in a a/b/g series WLAN card?

Oh yeah, maybe a new chip, say 1.8 or something...what do you think, just as a possibility for keeping up in the future?

Thanks a lot,

Marko

aphex · #74 Post by **aphex** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:58 pm

So, im back looking at these again....

Will the '27r1880' work in an IBM T41 2379-DJU?

aphex · #75 Post by **aphex** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:24 am

Actually, i dont think it would since is a BDMC2....

darn i wish i could find a used one... $88 for the BDMC is too much..

A-Ge0 · #76 Post by **A-Ge0** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:26 am

does my t41 2373-8RG can be bluetooth upgraded?
if so, which is the best bluetooth mdc (bdmc) available? bmdc-4? or it should work only with bdmc2?

my access ibm helps says:
Your computer has a Communication Daughter Card (CDC) slot, in which you can install a Modem Daughter Card (MDC) or a Bluetooth Modem Daughter Card (BMDC).

but i dont know if the help is 23738rg oriented or t41 oriented.

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