Best way to add bluetooth to T43?

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Cowman · #1 Post by **Cowman** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:08 am

Ok the primary requirement here is that I don't want a usb device because I don't want it sticking out of the side. How feasable is it to add the same bluetooth adapter they would have but in it out of the factory?

Also, what can I get in a PC card?

Want to do this for a wireless mouse, but as I said I don't want anthing that's going to stick out of the notebook.

G-Man · #2 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:38 am

What's the model number of your TP? It's possible that you already have the BT antenna in your TP, so all you need is a BT/Modem Communication Daughter Card, a clear plate, and you are good to go.

Regards,
G-Man

Cowman · #3 Post by **Cowman** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:49 am

It's a 2668-46u

Leon · #4 Post by **Leon** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:53 am

yes, you have it.....

G-Man · #5 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 3:50 am

You are lucky!

You already have the BT antenna installed in the LCD. All you need is the clear plate (FRU: 13R2455) and the Communication daughter card (FRU: 39T0022, $37.50). You can order the CDC here. For some reason the website doesn't recognize the clear plate's FRU, but you can order it by phone.

You can find a great installiation movie here or look up the Hardware Maintenance Manual for more detailed instructions.

Regards,
G-Man

manny · #6 Post by **manny** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:02 am

2687-D8U

G-Man · #7 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:36 am

Yep, your TP has the BT antenna installed as well.

Regards,
G-Man

#8 Post by **aamsel** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:45 am

2687E9U ??
It is a CTO model.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Leon · #9 Post by **Leon** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:51 am

YES (we have another winner!)

stapol · #10 Post by **stapol** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:00 am

does T42p use the same bluetooth part (Communication daughter card) (FRU: 39T0022, $37.50) with t43 ?

I want to add it in my t42p 2373-7xu. Thx

#11 Post by **aamsel** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:02 am

(beating to death)
But I have to pull the palmrest, so I need new screwcaps?
I have heard a.) they survive and also b.) they don't survive.

Andrew
Austin, TX

Leon wrote:YES (we have another winner!)

JHEM · #12 Post by **JHEM** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:06 am

aamsel wrote:(beating to death)
But I have to pull the palmrest, so I need new screwcaps?
I have heard a.) they survive and also b.) they don't survive.

They survive just fine if you take your time removing them and use a fine knife blade (X-acto knife) to do so.

Stick them to a piece of waxed paper and they're easily removed and reused.

Regards,

James

G-Man · #13 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:40 am

stapol wrote:does T42p use the same bluetooth part (Communication daughter card) (FRU: 39T0022, $37.50) with t43 ?

I want to add it in my t42p 2373-7xu. Thx

Bad news: Your TP doesn't have a BT antenna installed. You need a different BT/modem card for the T42 series. FRU: 91P7319 Price: $64.

Regards,
G-Man

stapol · #14 Post by **stapol** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:43 pm

I tried to open my thinkpad and I found the white cable connected to my modem. I read from some post here that the white cable is actually the bluetooth antenna cable. Is it true ?
How come bluetooth card for t42p is more expensive than t43 ? Thx U

mickles · #15 Post by **mickles** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:56 pm

Inquiry on BT:

2378-REU

G-Man · #16 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:05 pm

stapol,

The BT antenna cable has a tab with BT on it, and goes to the direction of the LCD. The modem cable goes to the direction of the RJ-11 (modem/phone) connector.

Regards,
G-Man

Champ · #17 Post by **Champ** » Tue May 31, 2005 10:07 pm

also 2378-REU

sometimes R9u, r8u.. etc. it's an express model

aaronpropst · #18 Post by **aaronpropst** » Tue May 31, 2005 11:22 pm

I've got a t41 (2378-DHU) that i've had about a year or so, i bought and installed the bluetooth antenna and bt daughter card which both worked fine until recently..

my question pertaining to this thread is.. what is the difference between the BMDC that went in the 41's and the BMDC2 that went in the 42's. If the second one is better, can i run it in my old 41? i'm considering upgrading to see if it solves my problem.

thanks!

jsklar · #19 Post by **jsklar** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:34 am

what about 2668C6U or 2668C2U

i can't afford to not buy a t43 with EDU discounts for $1824 (2668C6U) or $1720 (2668C2U) but i want to add bluetooth and neither of them come with it.

now i just need to decide if i want to spend an extra $96 for a DVD writer...

thanks

underdog311 · #20 Post by **underdog311** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:29 pm

Hi everyone, this is my first post! I love my T43, nice machine. I am wondering if my system is bluetooth ready. Anyone know on this one:

2668-44U

Thank you and nice to meet ya!

Navck · #21 Post by **Navck** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:58 pm

2687DDU?

underdog311 · #22 Post by **underdog311** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:20 pm

no its a 266844U...

aaronpropst · #23 Post by **aaronpropst** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:57 am

would someone just post the procedure for finding out based on model number? Instead of depending on people to come across this thread and look it up for them? is it in the HMM?

also.. anyone have an answer to my question about bt cards? know what the difference is?

what is the difference between the BMDC that went in the 41's and the BMDC2 that went in the 42's. If the second one is better, can i run it in my old 41? i'm considering upgrading to see if it solves my problem.

sugo · #24 Post by **sugo** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:43 pm

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-58791

download the t43 Hardware Maintenance Manual and search for bluetooth wireless antenna.

faenix · #25 Post by **faenix** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:20 pm

Hello does my 2687D7U have a bluetooth antenna installed in it already?

aaronpropst · #26 Post by **aaronpropst** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:32 pm

rtfm ..^

rxl77 · #27 Post by **rxl77** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:27 pm

Does my T43 (2687D3U) have the BT antenna? Anyone have a guide to install the bluetooth? I dont know an iota what to do.

underdog311 · #28 Post by **underdog311** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:51 pm

thanks Sugo

underdog311 · #29 Post by **underdog311** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:27 pm

well...that link is just manuals. do i need to take apart my laptop just to check if its bluetooth ready?

Navck · #30 Post by **Navck** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:42 pm

Sorry, but would anyone tell me what chapter its on?

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can you check these models too?

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