WWAN for T60

[rr8086]

Hello all,

I own an IBM Thinkpad Type 2008 which did not come with the WWAN antenna. From eBay I got an appropriate WWAN card (Sierra) and a SIM reader. I lack the bezel with the WWAN led and the antenna...

So here is the problem...Can anybody tell me which are the correct FRU/PNs for the two antennas required for the WWAN card to work? I understand I need two.

I tried to look for this information but it's a bit confusing between 14.1" and 15". I got this machine from eBay and as far as I can tell, it's a 14.1" computer.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[ajkula66]

Welcome to the forum!

I own an IBM Thinkpad Type 2008 which did not come with the WWAN antenna. From eBay I got an appropriate WWAN card (Sierra) and a SIM reader. I lack the bezel with the WWAN led and the antenna...

You also need a different LCD assembly - T60/p units that were shipped with integrated WWAN have a "bump" on the RH side of the lid. They also require a different upper keyboard bezel.

Secondly, unless you bought a Lenovo-issued Sierra card you'll get an error on boot and the machine will get stuck there until the card is removed.

I tried to look for this information but it's a bit confusing between 14.1" and 15". I got this machine from eBay and as far as I can tell, it's a 14.1" computer.

What is the full 7-character model number (2008-???) found on the same sticker that holds the serial number and the production date on the bottom of the laptop? Please do NOT post the serial number itself.

[dr_st]

You also need a different LCD assembly - T60/p units that were shipped with integrated WWAN have a "bump" on the RH side of the lid. They also require a different upper keyboard bezel.

Really? I was under the impression that the bump is a separate part, and that the non-WWAN models have a simple blank cover instead of it (FRU 41V9909 for "14 and 41V9910 for 15"), but that they all integrate with the existing LCD assembly.

The HMM shows only a single "LCD Cover Kit" and a single "Keyboard bezel assembly" per screen size, giving no indication that a different one is required for WWAN models.

[rr8086]

Welcome to the forum!

I own an IBM Thinkpad Type 2008 which did not come with the WWAN antenna. From eBay I got an appropriate WWAN card (Sierra) and a SIM reader. I lack the bezel with the WWAN led and the antenna...

You also need a different LCD assembly - T60/p units that were shipped with integrated WWAN have a "bump" on the RH side of the lid. They also require a different upper keyboard bezel.

Secondly, unless you bought a Lenovo-issued Sierra card you'll get an error on boot and the machine will get stuck there until the card is removed.

I tried to look for this information but it's a bit confusing between 14.1" and 15". I got this machine from eBay and as far as I can tell, it's a 14.1" computer.

What is the full 7-character model number (2008-???) found on the same sticker that holds the serial number and the production date on the bottom of the laptop? Please do NOT post the serial number itself.

Thanks, George. The 7-chars model number is 2008-YZE.

I had the impression reading the hardware manual that the bump on the right side is a separate part that comes with the antenna. Is one antenna enough? One antenna goes into the LCD, from what I understand, what about the other (AUX)?

[rr8086]

You also need a different LCD assembly - T60/p units that were shipped with integrated WWAN have a "bump" on the RH side of the lid. They also require a different upper keyboard bezel.

Really? I was under the impression that the bump is a separate part, and that the non-WWAN models have a simple blank cover instead of it (FRU 41V9909 for "14 and 41V9910 for 15"), but that they all integrate with the existing LCD assembly.

The HMM shows only a single "LCD Cover Kit" and a single "Keyboard bezel assembly" per screen size, giving no indication that a different one is required for WWAN models.

Thanks for your message! I also had the impression that it was a separate part and that you have to remove a dummy piece of plastic in the monitor's frame. The thing is...I don't understand which is the right antenna for my thinkpad t60 2008-CTO (or 2008-YZE... Both are written under its belly...). Thanks!

[ajkula66]

Thanks for your message! I also had the impression that it was a separate part and that you have to remove a dummy piece of plastic in the monitor's frame. The thing is...I don't understand which is the right antenna for my thinkpad t60 2008-CTO (or 2008-YZE... Both are written under its belly...). Thanks!

Your machine is indeed a 14" system, and a pretty loaded one at that:

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Based on 2008-CTO: T7200(2GHz), 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200rpm HD, 14.1in 1400x1050 LCD, 128MB ATI Radeon X1400, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11abg wireless, 
Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 6c Li-Ion, WinXP Pro

I'm in the middle of something right now, but will go upstairs and check my 15" system with integrated WWAN then report back...in a few hours.

One thing to bear in mind - since I can't see the location in your user profile - is that if you're sticking with Verizon you won't need a SIM card reader, but if you're going with Vodafone (AT&T?Rogers?) you will.

[Peak2Peak]

Some years back I purchased a few T60 WWAN antenna's directly from IBM parts UK - The T60 14.1" WWAN antenna FRU's were 42W2671(Vodafone) & 42W2670 (not listed in the HMM, but confirmed with IBM parts UK at the time as replacement for FRU: 91P6988).
Both these FRU's consisted of three identical parts:
Main WWAN antenna (Red wire) P/N 93P4373 - which sits on the RHS of the LCD top cover
Aux WWAN antenna (Blue wire) P/N 39T9647 - which sits under the LHS of the keyboard bezel
Black patch stick on antenna P/N 41W4945 - which is attached to the right hand hinge