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Adding bluetooth to a T41 - 2379DJU?
Adding bluetooth to a T41 - 2379DJU?
I opened up my baby two weeks ago or so to change out my 2100b card for the newer 2200bg card.
While inside i noticed what seemed to be two antennas (one white, one grey) coming from the modem (where the bluetooth adaptor would be if i had it).
Is it possible to upgrade my modem to the one that includes bluetooth? If so, does anyone have a part number?
While inside i noticed what seemed to be two antennas (one white, one grey) coming from the modem (where the bluetooth adaptor would be if i had it).
Is it possible to upgrade my modem to the one that includes bluetooth? If so, does anyone have a part number?
Yes, the DJU does have the Bluetooth antenna so all you need to do is replace the Modem Communications Daughter Card (MDC) with the Bluetooth/Modem Communications Daughter Card (BMDC) and also replace the icon plate set to add the Bluetooth icon on your display. Instructions for replacing the part as well as the appropriate part number are found in the Hardware Maintenance Manual:
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-46464
Be sure you get the original BMDC and not the BMDC2 (which is for T42's).
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-46464
Be sure you get the original BMDC and not the BMDC2 (which is for T42's).
Thinkpad X200s w/ Ultrabase
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
Not all. From the HMM, these are the units with the antenna:
Bluetooth wireless antenna assembly
2373-32x, 33x, 3Cx, 42x, 4Ax, 58x, 91x, 92x, 93x, 94x, 96x, 9Cx, A1x, A8x, A9x, G1x, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x
2373-3Fx, 3Hx, 3Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 9Ex, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Jx, 9Hx, 9Kx, AEx, AJx, AKx, AMx, BHx, ANx, GEx, GGx, GHx, GJx, GKx, GLx, GMx
2373-3Ux, 3Zx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx, BTx, BVx, BXx, BYx, BZx, GRx, GSx, GTx, GVx, GXx, GYx, GZx, GWx, KTx, KUx
2374-9Cx
2374-3Hx, GGx v 2374-8Wx, 9Wx, GTx
2378-DEx, EEx, EKx, ENx, EPx
2378-EVx, FVx
2379-D5U, D6U
2379-DJx, ESx
If the unit has one, the Bluetooth antenna is mounted in the LCD screen. The connector end plugs into the Bluetooth/Modem card in the same way that the WiFi antennas plug into the mini PCI card.
Bluetooth wireless antenna assembly
2373-32x, 33x, 3Cx, 42x, 4Ax, 58x, 91x, 92x, 93x, 94x, 96x, 9Cx, A1x, A8x, A9x, G1x, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x
2373-3Fx, 3Hx, 3Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 9Ex, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Jx, 9Hx, 9Kx, AEx, AJx, AKx, AMx, BHx, ANx, GEx, GGx, GHx, GJx, GKx, GLx, GMx
2373-3Ux, 3Zx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx, BTx, BVx, BXx, BYx, BZx, GRx, GSx, GTx, GVx, GXx, GYx, GZx, GWx, KTx, KUx
2374-9Cx
2374-3Hx, GGx v 2374-8Wx, 9Wx, GTx
2378-DEx, EEx, EKx, ENx, EPx
2378-EVx, FVx
2379-D5U, D6U
2379-DJx, ESx
If the unit has one, the Bluetooth antenna is mounted in the LCD screen. The connector end plugs into the Bluetooth/Modem card in the same way that the WiFi antennas plug into the mini PCI card.
Thinkpad X200s w/ Ultrabase
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
Go here and type in the FRU number 91P7315 (this is the latest). It will be automatically added to your cart.
Regards,
G-Man
Regards,
G-Man
Also add the icon plate set (comes with both the bluetooth and non-bluetooth versions):
Clear plate for T40/T40p, T41/T41p series P/N 13N5666
To replace the icon plate, just use a razor blade to lift up one corner of your current icon plate, and then peel it off like a sticker. The replacement icon plate is also just a sticker.
Clear plate for T40/T40p, T41/T41p series P/N 13N5666
To replace the icon plate, just use a razor blade to lift up one corner of your current icon plate, and then peel it off like a sticker. The replacement icon plate is also just a sticker.
Thinkpad X200s w/ Ultrabase
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
The Thinkpad actually already has the light. The icons are just translucent portions of the "sticker". The clear plate set comes with two sets of "stickers", one set has the Bluetooth icon, one set doesn't.
Thinkpad X200s w/ Ultrabase
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
C2D SL9600 / 8GB / 160GB X25-M G2 / BD MULTI / 12.1" WXGA / INTEL 4500MHD / INTEL 5150 / BT / AT&T WWAN / W7
You can also consider to buy a Bluetooth PC Card from Ebay. Try to get a Bluetooth PC Card II.
Regards,
G-Man
Regards,
G-Man
Sorry would like to confirm, i bought a T41 2373-1FA... would i be able to do an internal blue tooth upgrade?
Below 2373 is in but could not find 1FA....
Thanks!
Below 2373 is in but could not find 1FA....
Thanks!
csv96 wrote:Not all. From the HMM, these are the units with the antenna:
Bluetooth wireless antenna assembly
2373-32x, 33x, 3Cx, 42x, 4Ax, 58x, 91x, 92x, 93x, 94x, 96x, 9Cx, A1x, A8x, A9x, G1x, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x
2373-3Fx, 3Hx, 3Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 9Ex, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Jx, 9Hx, 9Kx, AEx, AJx, AKx, AMx, BHx, ANx, GEx, GGx, GHx, GJx, GKx, GLx, GMx
2373-3Ux, 3Zx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx, BTx, BVx, BXx, BYx, BZx, GRx, GSx, GTx, GVx, GXx, GYx, GZx, GWx, KTx, KUx
2374-9Cx
2374-3Hx, GGx v 2374-8Wx, 9Wx, GTx
2378-DEx, EEx, EKx, ENx, EPx
2378-EVx, FVx
2379-D5U, D6U
2379-DJx, ESx
If the unit has one, the Bluetooth antenna is mounted in the LCD screen. The connector end plugs into the Bluetooth/Modem card in the same way that the WiFi antennas plug into the mini PCI card.
According to the list above, my T40 (2379-D6U) should have the antenna. I've tried searching for it, just to make sure its there before I buy the combo Bluetooth/modem card, but I can't seem to find it. Based on the schematics I've seen, its supposed to come behind the card, from the hinge area. Am I just looking in the wrong place or is it hidden or I do even have it in the first place?
Yes, you should have the BT antenna in the LCD. Check the video and instruction here: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-50233 It gives you an idea where to look for the antenna. It's just one wire, not two (like the wireless lan).
Regards,
G-Man
Regards,
G-Man
Thanks, G-Man.G-Man wrote:Since you already have the antenna in the LCD, you just need a clear plate (FRU: 13R2455), and an IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) communication daughter card (FRU: 91P7319).
Regards,
G-Man
I can find BMDC-2 but I couldn't find clear plate (FRU: 13R2455). Can you help me point out the page from IBM site? I was wodering what the clear plate for? Thanks!!
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... R-46502#10
The clear plate is a kind of sticker. It covers the status indicator LEDs: power, battery, wireless, Caps Lock, Num Lock etc. (it's on the lower right corner of your LCD). The BT LED is already there, but since it's covered with a non-BT clear plate, it cannot be seen. Once you change the clear plate to a BT one it will work just like the wireless status indicator works.
Regards,
G-Man
The clear plate is a kind of sticker. It covers the status indicator LEDs: power, battery, wireless, Caps Lock, Num Lock etc. (it's on the lower right corner of your LCD). The BT LED is already there, but since it's covered with a non-BT clear plate, it cannot be seen. Once you change the clear plate to a BT one it will work just like the wireless status indicator works.
Regards,
G-Man
based on my experience, you cant go by the HMM as to whether you ahve the BT antenna. i have a 23733VU, which isnt suppsoed to have an antenna, however, just last friday i successfulluy put BT in and everything is working great. even though i wasnt supposed to have an antenna, it was there
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ps. it still isnt very cost effective to put internal BT in. i paid 98$ for the adapter, clearplate and shippping when i could have getten the pcmci car for 24$. it is nice to have the factory feel though

ps. it still isnt very cost effective to put internal BT in. i paid 98$ for the adapter, clearplate and shippping when i could have getten the pcmci car for 24$. it is nice to have the factory feel though

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