How to add bluetooth daughter on z60t?

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ibmexpert · #1 Post by **ibmexpert** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:59 pm

I have z60t delivered and it has wireless a/b/g I want to add bluetooth. what part should I order to enable bluetooth? pls help

gbdesai · #2 Post by **gbdesai** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:46 pm

There is a hardware maintainence manual on the Lenovo support site that should give you the part number, let me know if you have a problem finding it.

snife · #3 Post by **snife** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:46 am

The part number for the card (with integrated antenna is) 39T0497, from what I can tell, all z60t machines use the same LCD cable so there should not be a problem adding it.

To get to the connection from it you will just have to remove the screen bezel, be careful though as this is not a customer replacable part so any damage done by fitting, or as a result of having the card attached, would not be covered under your warranty.

gbdesai · #4 Post by **gbdesai** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:06 pm

Yeah that was scary, I had to do that when I added the Verizon WWAN antenna to my Z60m. The thing is a little tricky, but not very fragile, just loosen the bezel by pulling up from the inside edge of the bezel rather than the outside edge, it comes right out.

chonine · #5 Post by **chonine** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:55 pm

I was curious about this too, but for the Z60M.

I have ordered the Z60M, but I can only afford the most basic $799 model.
The CPU, Memory, and HD appear to be able to be upgraded all the way, leaving the only real non-upgradable options the screen, lid, video, fingerprint reader. My concern was bluetooth. Does the z60M use a bluetooth module like many other thinkpads, or is it on the mainboard? It would make sense to me to have it separate, which can allow for fewer variations of the mainboard.

If not, I can always buy a usb or pc card, but this would be nice.

I guess a related question if anyone knows, is if I can indeed add a bluetooth module, if there will be a missing bluetooth indicator or if the wireless switch on the front will work. I can do without those, but it would be nice to have the same bluetooth setup as the higher z60Ms.

a31pguy · #6 Post by **a31pguy** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:19 pm

Yes - it's a CDC card like the other thinkpads. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR. The new card is nice. My bluetooth 1.1 mouse works flawlessly. Part Number: 39T0497

I'm interested in the EV-DO WWAN upgrade myself. How much were the parts and how was the installation? 400-700 kbps sounds good to me!

ericssonboi · #7 Post by **ericssonboi** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:31 am

Anyone know where to order this part for cheap?
I've found online places selling them for $150US.

ibmexpert · #8 Post by **ibmexpert** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:40 am

buy from ibm directly for $44 plus shipping

ericssonboi · #9 Post by **ericssonboi** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:53 am

ibmexpert wrote:buy from ibm directly for $44 plus shipping

CDN ibm website says the product does not exist

ibmexpert · #10 Post by **ibmexpert** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:02 am

Click on link

http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... &langId=-1

Under KNOW YOUR PART NUMBER put (39T0497) and order it.

ericssonboi · #11 Post by **ericssonboi** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:21 am

ibmexpert wrote:Click on link

http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... &langId=-1

Under KNOW YOUR PART NUMBER put (39T0497) and order it.

Thanks for the link

kru-inc · #12 Post by **kru-inc** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:44 am

ericssonboi,

Did you order the part online on the U.S. or Canada parts site?

I'm going to order 3-4 Z60t's for the office and just learned that only the top-line models had Bluetooth from the factory. I'm just hoping it isn't a huge ordeal to add the function.

Thanks.

ericssonboi · #13 Post by **ericssonboi** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 1:17 pm

kru-inc wrote:ericssonboi,

Did you order the part online on the U.S. or Canada parts site?

I'm going to order 3-4 Z60t's for the office and just learned that only the top-line models had Bluetooth from the factory. I'm just hoping it isn't a huge ordeal to add the function.

Thanks.

I havn't ordered it yet. The Canadian ibm website says the part DOES NOT EXIST

.

I don't know if its possible if you can order me one and i'll re-pay you back the cost + shipping.

kru-inc · #14 Post by **kru-inc** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:53 pm

chonine wrote:
I guess a related question if anyone knows, is if I can indeed add a bluetooth module, if there will be a missing bluetooth indicator or if the wireless switch on the front will work. I can do without those, but it would be nice to have the same bluetooth setup as the higher z60Ms.

Am looking to add BT to z60t's - 2511E6U's and 2511E4U's

Can anyone confirm the functionality of the BT indicator w/ the after-factory installation?

And can card be installed (screen bezel removed) w/o removing the entre LCD assembly?

Any tips are most appreciated.

m333333333 · #15 Post by **m333333333** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:30 pm

I recently installed bluetooth (PN 39T0497) to my Z60T. It was pretty easy although I had a bit trouble getting off the screw covers. (Scratched two of mine.) You only have to remove the bezel, and not the entire LCD assembly. Basically the connector is right underneath the bezel in the lower left corner of the lcd assembly.

As for the BT indicator, my laptop doesn't come with one. I only have the wireless indicator and that lights up when bluetooth is on. There is also the little bluetooth icon in the taskbar when it is enabled.

The after-factory installation is fully functional. After I connected the BT card, I turned on my laptop, went to Access Connections (Fn + F5), and turned Bluetooth on. Super easy. Nothing to install.

kru-inc · #16 Post by **kru-inc** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:09 pm

m333333333 wrote:
The after-factory installation is fully functional. After I connected the BT card, I turned on my laptop, went to Access Connections (Fn + F5), and turned Bluetooth on. Super easy. Nothing to install.

Awesome. Thanks!

kaotic504 · #17 Post by **kaotic504** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:34 pm

this is absolutely surprising, after calling a service rep about buying a A/B/G wireless card, i asked them if there was a card that i can get to add bluetooth as well. they rep said no, i called after 5pm CST and i got a Canadian rep that said it's not possible in the z60t's. so i just ordered the regular a/b/g mini-pci express card. sometimes i wish they would install a plain ol' empty mini-pci type II or III slot so you can get a a/b/g + bluetooth card or something else.

kru-inc · #18 Post by **kru-inc** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:40 pm

Fellow Canucks...

You can call Lenovo Canada (Parts) at 1-800-263-2769

Part # 39T0497 - CDN$ 52.50 + tax + shipping

The warehouse is currently out and will need to allocate from U.S. (5-7 business days).

(Hey ericssonboi, hope this helps... )

ericssonboi · #19 Post by **ericssonboi** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:40 pm

kru-inc wrote:Fellow Canucks...

You can call Lenovo Canada (Parts) at 1-800-263-2769

Part # 39T0497 - CDN$ 52.50 + tax + shipping

The warehouse is currently out and will need to allocate from U.S. (5-7 business days).

(Hey ericssonboi, hope this helps... )

Sounds good.. Thanks

kru-inc · #20 Post by **kru-inc** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:36 am

m333333333 wrote:I recently installed bluetooth (PN 39T0497) to my Z60T. It was pretty easy although I had a bit trouble getting off the screw covers. (Scratched two of mine.) You only have to remove the bezel, and not the entire LCD assembly. Basically the connector is right underneath the bezel in the lower left corner of the lcd assembly.

Any further tips on removing the screw covers? I have to do this install on three notebooks so I suppose the first one could be the tester... hehe

It looks like a micro screwdriver would leave some mark. Could something sticky pull the covers off?

kru-inc · #21 Post by **kru-inc** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:09 pm

Received the daughter cards yesterday (4-day turnaround).

I did one unit and would like to add:

- none of the daughter cards come w/ the required screw (M2 x 5mm)
- bezel screw covers are stuck on w/ adhesive, micro flat-head still leaves tiny mark on each cover thus de-virginizing the notebook's outside appearance
- bezel removal, though not THAT bad, a little nerve racking especially for the first time

neomits · #22 Post by **neomits** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:03 pm

I'm curious about adding bluetooth to my Z60t. It'd be nice to use a wireless mouse without anything sticking out.

What other uses are you guys using the blootooth functionality for on a laptop?

m333333333 · #23 Post by **m333333333** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:06 pm

kru-inc - The things you pointed out are perfectly true. Sorry i didn't mention that earlier...

neomits - Other than using Bluetooth for the wireless mouse (which is awesome), I also use BT to sync my PDA with my laptop.

kru-inc · #24 Post by **kru-inc** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:28 pm

m333333333 -
(Hey) no problem! I appreciate all the input in this thread.
The screw thing was a bit of an issue for me. After asking around I managed to get a few. I just need to do three z60t's, so I didn't want to buy these screws (1,000 count minimum). I had to ask people to search the bottoms of their toolboxes.
So far, it's all working well. Thanks!

neomits -
PDA (& Smartphone): sync & modem tethering

ericssonboi -
I was surprised again with Lenovo's quick turnaround.

The Bluetooth is fine for now. I'm really looking forward to USB Wireless... guess that will be for the next notebook...
http://news.com.com/Wireless+USB+device ... 46560.html

o'bluetouring · #25 Post by **o'bluetouring** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:06 pm

i'm having trouble finding the right screws anywhere.. they don't have at OSH, Home Depot and RadioShack. Any other place I can try?

o'bluetouring · #26 Post by **o'bluetouring** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:58 pm

never mind.. took some old screw from another abandoned electronic i have laying around and they fit..

i must say the bezel removing was the toughest part.. so afraid i'm going to break the hinges

rknotes · #27 Post by **rknotes** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:59 pm

I finally got it installed internally.. it's so cool.. now i dont have to deal with the external usb/dongles

)

I have to agree.. it seemed a little daunting when I tried to get open LCD Assembly..now I will have to agree.. its pretty simple.

...now I have to go find a small screw that was missing from the item they sent!!

burghman · #28 Post by **burghman** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:30 pm

Just bought the 39T0497 BT daughter card for my Z61m. In the box along with the module is a small metal bracket (tool?) about 1.5" long.

Anyone know what this is used for? It isn't shown in the hardware manual.