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X61 Bluetooth issue
X61 Bluetooth issue
Hi,
this is my first post. first of all i would like to say that i follow this forum for long time without registration and solutions to issues i faced on my thinkpads in this forum which came up with google searches helped me a lot! thanks for Thinkpads forum and i am glad there is such a place like here.
recently i have got a used X61 arrived with bluetooth on it but system doesnt detect bluetooth. i checked BIOS and there is no bluetooth setting to enable/disable there in Security or I/O Ports. i tried to turn on/off wifi switch button but still no luck. i also tried to install ThinkPad bluetooth driver data rate II but it didnt install by warning no BT detected.. i installed ubuntu, checked usb and pci devices with lsusb and lspci commands but no bluetooth again.
i disassembled to check if BT card is not plugged properly but it was plugged.. i cleaned the little socket and LCD flex cable with isopropyl alcohol but still no BT. i hope it is not mobo or flex cable faulty because it s hard to find parts from my location.
could you please give me advice what could be the problem? some may consider BT is not important but i sometimes need it while using BT mouse/keyboard and speakers.
thanks in advance.
this is my first post. first of all i would like to say that i follow this forum for long time without registration and solutions to issues i faced on my thinkpads in this forum which came up with google searches helped me a lot! thanks for Thinkpads forum and i am glad there is such a place like here.
recently i have got a used X61 arrived with bluetooth on it but system doesnt detect bluetooth. i checked BIOS and there is no bluetooth setting to enable/disable there in Security or I/O Ports. i tried to turn on/off wifi switch button but still no luck. i also tried to install ThinkPad bluetooth driver data rate II but it didnt install by warning no BT detected.. i installed ubuntu, checked usb and pci devices with lsusb and lspci commands but no bluetooth again.
i disassembled to check if BT card is not plugged properly but it was plugged.. i cleaned the little socket and LCD flex cable with isopropyl alcohol but still no BT. i hope it is not mobo or flex cable faulty because it s hard to find parts from my location.
could you please give me advice what could be the problem? some may consider BT is not important but i sometimes need it while using BT mouse/keyboard and speakers.
thanks in advance.
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Does Function+F5 bring up a Wireless/Bluetooth menu?
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Dave
Previous & Collection Thinkpads: 701C A22m A30/A31p T23p x2 T30 T41 X31 various 750's 760's & 390's.
Test Benches: X41T, X60T & X61T's, various T42p-T43p's, x200 x201 x220T x230 T520 W530 T601F LED (X9000/8Gb/250SSD/W7 U)
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Test Benches: X41T, X60T & X61T's, various T42p-T43p's, x200 x201 x220T x230 T520 W530 T601F LED (X9000/8Gb/250SSD/W7 U)
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Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Thanks for reply. I just tried on Windows 7 - 64bit, installed Hotkey features v3.81 first and v3.89 later but volume keys and non of the Fn-keys bringing menu.
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Hi again. i installed hotkey features and i could access Fn-5 menu but it doesnt show Bluetooth there. Shows only two , 1-Aairplane mode 2- 802.11 Wireless Radio
i tried another lcd (same BT card, same motherboard but different LCD flex cable) it didnt work..
i tried another lcd (same BT card, same motherboard but different LCD flex cable) it didnt work..
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Try this:
install tpfc v 062 https://thinkwiki.de/TPFanControl belongs on a X61 anyway
right click on the temperature icon that shows up in the task bar
second menu item is for switching bluetooth
install tpfc v 062 https://thinkwiki.de/TPFanControl belongs on a X61 anyway
right click on the temperature icon that shows up in the task bar
second menu item is for switching bluetooth
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Hi,
@wileE thanks for the reply. i installed as you adviced even i enabled Bluetooth at right click of TPfanControl no bluetooth detected
Screenshot here: https://i.postimg.cc/J73KxNbN/2019-08-19-20-33-09.png
@wileE thanks for the reply. i installed as you adviced even i enabled Bluetooth at right click of TPfanControl no bluetooth detected
Screenshot here: https://i.postimg.cc/J73KxNbN/2019-08-19-20-33-09.png
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Most likely your bluetooth module is broken then.
If you buy a new one, X61 also works with the bluetooth 4.0 modules from the x230. Although you need the Middleton Bios for that.
If you buy a new one, X61 also works with the bluetooth 4.0 modules from the x230. Although you need the Middleton Bios for that.
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
i tried X61 BT module on T400 and it works. do you think something else with motherboard?
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
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Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
So you already tried a different LCD cable, but it still didn't work? If yes, then it's likely that the issue is with the system board-- either it's not delivering power to the BT card, or the USB port it's wired to is defective/malfunctioning.
Planned Purchase: T480s i5-8350 FHD Touch
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Hi finally problem fixed. i tried 2 flex cable didnt work. finally today i received another x61 (bad condition with good screen) i just replaced screen and flex cable worked with the card. so problem was bad lcd cable. replacement fixed the issue.
thanks all for replies and advices.
thanks all for replies and advices.
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
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Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
So even the 2nd cable was defective? Awful luck. Good thing you found a replacement part.
Planned Purchase: T480s i5-8350 FHD Touch
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Re: X61 Bluetooth issue
Yes it seems 2 cables were bad.
my ThinkCollection: X20, X31, X40, X601s, X61, X230, T23, T42, T60
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