T41 docking station port pinout for extra usb??

[tarun]

I need to connect extra usb ports to my t41. i was thinking of using them off the docing station port . any homework previously done by anyone.
thks

[rkawakami]

Welcome to thinkpads.com!

Best thing I would say in that case would be to connect a USB hub to your laptop's port. Most hubs have at least four USB ports, although you can also find some with 10, 12 or even more.

[tarun]

oh i need to put a camera and bluetooth inside the lappy.

[rkawakami]

You might be able to attach the camera and bluetooth adapter to the docking port connector if you can determine where the appropriate USB signal and power pins are located. I would guess and say that there's probably two ports there (the docking station I have for the T4x systems have two USB connectors). However, I think the easiest approach for the bluetooth is to get a factory modem/bluetooth CDC (communication daughter card). That plugs into the existing slot on the motherboard and all you have to do is worry about the bluetooth antenna. The camera would be a little trickier. Finding the right pins to use on the docking port is one thing; actually making (and keeping) the connections secure so that you can plug in a USB device is another. The easiest place to get access to those pins is obviously from the bottom of the system but that also means you wouldn't be able to place the system flat on any surface. If you are thinking about getting access to the USB signals from inside the laptop, then you have the problem about how/where to route the wires so you have access to them.

I'm assuming from your questions that either the laptop's USB ports are not operating, or are otherwise damaged, or that you are already using them for some other purpose.

[tarun]

oh dont worry abt the wires i can solder a wire thinner than ure hair under a microsocpe
and usbwire will be shielded and i can rip any laptop in minutes
i my company does this every day, i have my boys trained well
wel do lots of chip level repairs
all i require is pinouts