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Hi I recently done a clean windows 7 install but now I can't get the wireless working as it's not recogniseing any. Connection?

Welcome to the forum!

Do you have any "unknown devices" in the Device Manager? What is the full 7-character MTM - located on the same sticker that holds the serial # and the production date on the bottom of the laptop - of that T410? It likely starts with 2522 or 2537, but we need *all* seven characters.

Please do not post the serial number.

Good luck and let us know.

Can't see any missing drivers and the code is 2537RS2

Run_rabbit55 wrote:Can't see any missing drivers and the code is 2537RS2

Your T410 has an Intel card as per factory specs:

i5-520M(2.4GHz), 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HD, 14.1in 1440x900 LCD, Intel 5700MHD, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11agn wireless, WWAN, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure Chip, Camera, 4c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 32

Have you verified that the wireless switch is set to "on" position?

Yes the button on the side of the right hand side is on. When I click on the network connection on the task bar it says connections are available. And underneath mobile broadband connection. I've compared network drivers to this and my t61 and they are different

On the t410 I have
Intel 82577lm gigabit network connection
Qualcomm gobi 2000-hs-usb mobile broadband device 9205

What happens when you press Fn+F5?

Nothing

Run_rabbit55 wrote:Nothing

OK so you're missing Access Connections, Power Manager or both.

You may want to go into BIOS and verify that the wireless is enabled there as well.

Says enabled on everything within bios/network

Run_rabbit55 wrote:Says enabled on everything within bios/network

How about I/O ports in BIOS?

All enabled

Interesting.

Can you boot a "live" Linux CD or USB to check whether the card is "seen" there? That would at least let us know whether we're dealing with a hardware problem or a software bug...

Ok will do.I'll have to do it Sunday though. I'll post my results. How will I no if it's recognised? Do you want me.to install Linux or just run it?

Run_rabbit55 wrote: How will I no if it's recognised? Do you want me.to install Linux or just run it?

In most Linux distros you'll see an networking icon of some kind either in the lower or upper right corner/quadrant. Click on it and we'll see where it gets you...

Good luck.

I've booted a Ubuntu usb but click on the network icon but can't see any wireless connection?

If you changed the wifi card for another non-Lenovo one, without the correct drivers the OS will not see it.
OR, the wifi card is defective or loose.

The only thing I've done is change a faulty hdd and clean install of windows 7 and it was working fine b4. I'll have a look see if it's loose

I've checked the wifi card and looks fitted Ok. Still no wireless on windows or Ubuntu. Just wondering if it's simpler for me to get a wireless dongle in the laptop!

A USB or PC Card Wireless should work OK. I've used both on T410s. Don't use both at once -- they drive each other crazy.

You mentioned that you have a GOBI card. Are you trying to use a cell network for WiFi? The Gobi needs special drivers.

I've just noticed the guy who had laptop before who took it apart has put the wrong length screw back in the laptop and it has gone through the wireless card.I'll get a new one