USB 3.0 for x61 tablet (and other models?)

[thinkpadrobert]

There are some mini pcie to usb 3 cards available out there. I wonder if these would work the space WWAN slot on an x61 tablet. Any thoughts?

E.g. http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/ ... CI+Express

[dr_st]

I believe they should work. Wiring the connectors out somewhere without having to keep the laptop permanently open is another story.

[axur-delmeria]

There was an earlier thread about adding USB 3.0 on the X61 series: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=109002

I suggested this particular card: http://www.commell.com.tw/Product/Perip ... X-7202.HTM

Manual here: http://www.commell.com.tw/Download/Manu ... al_v11.pdf

[Medessec]

Yeah... they work. My friend modded a small LCD into the palmrest where he can have a Linux console open, and it's connected via a small USB interface to a mini PCIe card plugged into the WWAN slot.

It may require Middleton's BIOS... but give it a try.

[thinkpadrobert]

Thanks everyone - I think I'll have a go at this. The connectors will definitely be a problem, but not insurmountable.

[twistero]

My friend modded a small LCD into the palmrest where he can have a Linux console open, and it's connected via a small USB interface to a mini PCIe card plugged into the WWAN slot.

That sounds very interesting. Is there a writeup somewhere?

[Medessec]

I'll have to ask my friend to give me something... or post instructions somewhere. He's a student at Merced, not with me at Chico, and he's still learning programming... so I'd have to see what he can do.