My new T60p has WWAN antenna, can I remove/return?

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Snap · #1 Post by **Snap** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:37 pm

I ordered T60p 14.1" 4:3 from Lenovo education portal over the weekend with following configuration and there was no option for the WWAN so I didn't think it would have the silly antenna on side. I received custom order today from Hong Kong and it has the WWAN antenna on the right side of screen!

I did break seal of box but did not break seal red sticker seal of baggie housing the ThinkPad. So, can I return for full refund to Lenovo or if I keep can I remove this antenna in its entirety so that it will look like it was never there? I have a T60 14.1" 4:3 without WWAN antenna. So could I could I switch the T60p WWAN antenna for the bezel in the T60 without complication?

Ugh, what a predicament. I scanned over the invoice and order form over and over to be sure there was no mention of WWAN. I guess they included the antenna as a free bonus. Lucky me eh?

Here is link I made my customized T60p from:
http://shoprel.i2.com/SEUILibrary/co...557B97923A87A9

What I ordered:
1 2007CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM

27R0300 VBB INTEGR. FINGERPRINT SENSOR
27R1769 SBB PSTN CABLE
39T6442 SBB COUNTRY PACK NORTH AMERICA
39T6476 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
41W1508 SBB 6 CELL LI-ION BATTERY
41W1612 SBB ULTRANAV (TRACKP&TOUCHPAD)
41W2060 VBB 1GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 1DIMM
41W5776 SBB 80GB HDD 5400RPM
42R9191 SBB THINKPAD 11N #1
42R9208 SBB 14.1 SXGA+ TFT
42R9317 SBB INTEL CORE DUO PROC. T7600
42R9333 SBB ATI FIRE GL V5250 256MB
42T7311 SBB CDRW/DVDR 24X24X24X8XMUBAY
42T7337 SBB LANG PACK-ENGLISH
42X1587 SBB MSWIN VISTA ULTIMATE 32
42X1588 SBB MS WINVISTAULT US ENGL 32

sugo · #2 Post by **sugo** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:30 pm

Are you sure the antenna is not for a 802.11n draft card? Anyway, I would keep it. Many people are willing to pay extra to add a 3rd antenna. You got it for free.

wswartzendruber · #3 Post by **wswartzendruber** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:22 am

Snap wrote:I ordered T60p 14.1" 4:3 from Lenovo education portal over the weekend with following configuration and there was no option for the WWAN so I didn't think it would have the silly antenna on side. I received custom order today from Hong Kong and it has the WWAN antenna on the right side of screen!

I did break seal of box but did not break seal red sticker seal of baggie housing the ThinkPad. So, can I return for full refund to Lenovo or if I keep can I remove this antenna in its entirety so that it will look like it was never there? I have a T60 14.1" 4:3 without WWAN antenna. So could I could I switch the T60p WWAN antenna for the bezel in the T60 without complication?

Ugh, what a predicament. I scanned over the invoice and order form over and over to be sure there was no mention of WWAN. I guess they included the antenna as a free bonus. Lucky me eh?

Here is link I made my customized T60p from:
http://shoprel.i2.com/SEUILibrary/co...557B97923A87A9

What I ordered:
1 2007CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
Serial Number: L38H4C6

27R0300 VBB INTEGR. FINGERPRINT SENSOR
27R1769 SBB PSTN CABLE
39T6442 SBB COUNTRY PACK NORTH AMERICA
39T6476 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
41W1508 SBB 6 CELL LI-ION BATTERY
41W1612 SBB ULTRANAV (TRACKP&TOUCHPAD)
41W2060 VBB 1GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 1DIMM
41W5776 SBB 80GB HDD 5400RPM
42R9191 SBB THINKPAD 11N #1
42R9208 SBB 14.1 SXGA+ TFT
42R9317 SBB INTEL CORE DUO PROC. T7600
42R9333 SBB ATI FIRE GL V5250 256MB
42T7311 SBB CDRW/DVDR 24X24X24X8XMUBAY
42T7337 SBB LANG PACK-ENGLISH
42X1587 SBB MSWIN VISTA ULTIMATE 32
42X1588 SBB MS WINVISTAULT US ENGL 32

Yeah, I see it. You've got 802.11n. Leave the antenna.

Snap · #4 Post by **Snap** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:25 pm

Leaving the antenna is not an option. I don't want it there. Will either remove it or return. Removing seems very difficult. I can't even figure out how to remove the screw caps. Tiny flat head screwdriver doesn't work, razor blade doesn't work. Guess you need some sort of specialized tool.

steveg47 · #5 Post by **steveg47** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:40 pm

Snap wrote:Leaving the antenna is not an option. I don't want it there. Will either remove it or return. Removing seems very difficult. I can't even figure out how to remove the screw caps. Tiny flat head screwdriver doesn't work, razor blade doesn't work. Guess you need some sort of specialized tool.

Is there some rational reason for your antenna phobia????

steveg47 · #6 Post by **steveg47** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:45 pm

You realize that removing the 3rd antenna will cripple your wireless card.

Snap · #7 Post by **Snap** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:59 pm

That protrusion is an eyesore and I would pay extra for it not to be there.

sugo · #8 Post by **sugo** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:11 am

Personally I found the protrusion nothing compared with a 9 cell battery

#9 Post by **gator** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:24 am

You might want to remove the system serial number from your post.

wswartzendruber · #10 Post by **wswartzendruber** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:05 am

Wow. Well, okay. If you want that third antenna out of there, then the first thing you need is a stub replacement for it. After that, disassembe the base of the system then the display because that's where the third antenna runs through.

Is bothers you that bad?

steveg47 · #11 Post by **steveg47** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:17 pm

Snap wrote:That protrusion is an eyesore and I would pay extra for it not to be there.

I guess?? Snap, would you consider changing you handle to "Van Gogh"

DranK · #12 Post by **DranK** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:16 pm

steveg47 wrote: I guess?? Snap, would you consider changing you handle to "Van Gogh"

:D:D

My new T60p has WWAN antenna, can I remove/return?

My new T60p has WWAN antenna, can I remove/return?

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