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Adding WWAN card to X61T?

Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:18 pm
by valter
Hello everyone!

I am planning to add a WWAN (for HSDPA) card to my X61Tablet, which is a type 7762-96G.
After reading here I belive my best option is to buy an IBM-card, FRU 42T0901 (expensive...)
However, after taking out the keyboard I can't find any red antenna, which postings here indicate will be connected to the 42T0901-card..
There are three antennas, all connected to the 4965AG-card.. (White, greay and black)

Is it still possible to mount a WWAN-card in this model? Anyone that has done it?

regards, Valter

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:59 am
by sliverstorm
there's more to the WAN x61t models than just the wan card. Notice there is an option on the WAN model for 'no provider card'- there would be no such option if that was equivalent to buying a non-WAN model.

There is likely no antenna (you DON'T mess with the wireless card, the 3 wires is normal), and you are possibly missing the mounting bracket. Perhaps a ribbon cable too, and I've heard they have an extra fan on the right side.

It sucks, really. I wish lenovo offered a retrofit kit or something. If anyone figures out how to do this in a relatively straightforward manner, I'd *love* to hear about it.