Adding bluetooth to a T40

[kge420]

I have a T40 and I want to add an internal BT module.
Questions:
1: Do the function keys turn the service on/off?
2: Level of difficulty installing antennae, 1-10 scale.
3: If I buy this; http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Thinkpad-T40-LE ... _500wt_717
How would I light the BT icon on the bar?
I know there are much easier ways to achieve this but this is a pet project of mine.
Thanks, Keith

[poshgeordie]

Hi Keith

1. Not sure but probably.

2.It's not too difficult but depends on how good you are at things like this. If you're OK with stripping and rebuilding a Thinkpad you should be OK.
Refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual on how to route the cable etc.

3. That strip looks OK. I believe there's a Bluetooth LED on all the T4x inverters which will now light.

Have fun!

[kge420]

Thanks, Nick.
Looking at part #27R1880
Do you or anyone else know if this will work in my T40?
Thanks, Keith

[ajkula66]

Yes it will work, assuming you update BIOS and EC to the most recent ones if you haven't already done so.

[kge420]

I have applied the "no 1802" fix to this T40. Can I expect any issues with the bios when installing the BT card? Thanks, Keith

[kge420]

... also "update EC". I am not familiar with this acronym.

[ajkula66]

EC = Embedded Controller

I doubt that you'll see any errors with that BT card if you're running the latest BIOS.

[Neil]

Embedded Controller Program

Drat! George was posting while I was typing.

[kge420]

Thanks. I just placed an order for one here-http://www.compuvest.com/Desc.jsp?iid=1104022
$9 for a new one and free shipping. I have used these guys for iPod hard drives. Good source and prices.
Thanks, Keith