What do I need to get Bluetooth on my T40?

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What do I need to get Bluetooth on my T40?

#1 Post by Biker2679 » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:22 pm

Hi all,

I have a T40, model 2373-19U that I would like to put Bluetooth in. I need to know if 1) this is possible with this particular model, and 2) if it is possible, what parts I need to make it happen. I see there are both cards and antennas for sale on Ebay, but I want to be sure I need both, and which one to get. Thanks.

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#2 Post by kyrotech » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:40 pm

my friend this has been already discussed on this forum....

search is your friend, but to answer your question:

1) YES, update to embedded controller 3.04 and BIOS 3.19 first

2) You need to get:
ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem BMDC-2 FRU 91P7319
Bluetooth wireless antenna assembly FRU 13N5515

Installing Removal Instructions and HWM
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-46464
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-50233

have fun!
IBM ThinkPad T42 CTU # Pentium M 1.8 Ghz Dothan # Mobility 9600 64 MB @375/240 # Hynix 1024 MB PC2700 RAM #
Fujitsu 80 GB 5400 RPM # LG CDRW/DVD Combo Drive # Intel Wireless b/g mPCI # TFT 14.1 XGA Display # WinXP Pro SP2 Catalyst 7.7

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#3 Post by madmatrix » Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:32 pm

Yes, you can go to thinkwiki to see detail. I think you must buy 3 things (including BMDC, antenna and sticker plate)about upgrading bluetooth. Please see it for your model:
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/IBM_Integ ... %28BMDC%29

for my T43 I found it in retail website in Lenovo. Totally cost more than $80. Firstly I want to exchange retail, but failed, they haven't BMDC for exchange. And I must wait for 2-4 weeks.
You can buy it from:
https://www-132.ibm.com/content/home/st ... rts_r.html

But I can't find the above two FRU numbers. What number for antenna. Thanks!
Louis
ThinkPad T43 2668-46U/14'' SXGA+/512MB DDR2/40G 5400rpm/Combo/802.11 b/g Wireless/64M ATI Radeon X300/No Bluetooth

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