Wifi Upgrade

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Wifi Upgrade

#1 Post by xeno194 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:18 pm

I know this topic has been beaten to death and i did search the forums on here but i'm still lost. I'm looking for a better wifi card for my t60 (2007-4cu). Currently it has the 3945ABG and would like to swap it out for something faster/better. Does anyone know a part# i can look up for a direct replacement without modding the bios (middleton). From what i read on here and i could be wrong is that the Atheros AR5008x is the way to go with a stock lenovo bios. Thanks for you patience and understanding. Does this forum have a faq or a sticky thread for all upgrade options on the t60 (cpu, dvd, ram, screens)?
T60 Swapped CPU to t2400 to a t7200/Swapped CDRW to Dvd Multi 3 Burner/Intel 520 SSD

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Re: Wifi Upgrade

#2 Post by ajkula66 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:25 pm

First of all, Middleton's BIOS is applicable to *61 series. On a T60 you'd need Zender's BIOS.

Secondly, you're looking for a FRU 42T0825 or 42T0827.

No FAQs on parts swap.
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Re: Wifi Upgrade

#3 Post by xeno194 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:46 pm

Thank you for the speedy reply and corrections.

Im going to pick up this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ibm-Lenovo-thin ... 1e682f93e0

Am i using stock windows-7 or should i look for drivers online direct from Atheros
T60 Swapped CPU to t2400 to a t7200/Swapped CDRW to Dvd Multi 3 Burner/Intel 520 SSD

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Re: Wifi Upgrade

#4 Post by ajkula66 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:01 pm

Stock W7 drivers will do just fine.

Happy upgrading.
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Re: Wifi Upgrade

#5 Post by xeno194 » Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:36 pm

ajkula66 thanks for the confirmation i'm going to order it now.
T60 Swapped CPU to t2400 to a t7200/Swapped CDRW to Dvd Multi 3 Burner/Intel 520 SSD

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