Correct Bluetooth Module for a T42 2373H6U

[dspeed]

Perhaps somebody can help cut through the fog with my Bluetooth upgrade.

While I have never been able to find the H6U on a list in the Maint Manual for an upgrade, I have seen posts where owners of this varient have Bluetooth in their H6U.

After browsing through the Forum awhile yesterday, I 'bit the bullet' and ordered the 39T0022 CDC module to upgrade my 2373H6U.

Then I read further and find a note saying that ;the T42 version is more expensive'. Unfortunately, when you search on 39T0022, it calls up a different P/N, (one more akin to the format in the Maint Manual) but does not print it on the invoice.

Now I'm confused. Did I order the wrong module?

Any insight appreciated.

Dave
Carlsbad, NM

[Puttagee]

I have some bad news, according to the following thread it will not work.
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... ht=39t0022

[dspeed]

From Mechanicsburg, PA (?) this morning:

"The part ordered, 39T0022, is not available. Your order may be filled with an IBM Engineering approved alternative. The alternate part number is 39T0026 at a price of $45.00 and stock is not available."

They go on to advise me to call to see if the alt will work.

Guess I'll do just that.

Dave

[psteven]

did it work

[jackattack]

I ordered this for my 2378RRU:

Qty. Part no. Description Item Price Line Total
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Individual Items
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1 27R1880 BLUETOOTH/MODEM DAUGHTER CARD $75.50 $75.50
FRU, (BMDC2) WITH CONEXANT MODEM

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Shipping $13.50
Tax $6.23
Total* $95.23


Took 5 minutes to install and works like a charm.

[Puttagee]

I purchased the following from ebay for my T41 (2378-DLU) and got a CD with the required drivers, works great!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... _Stores_IT

Not bad for about $50

[dspeed]

Well, after an hour on the phone with a gentleman, I got nowhere as far as confirming the recommended P/N replacement.

Further searching on IBM (?Lenovo) almost unmanagable site showed that the 2373H6U was 'standard' with Bluetooth (even if it is not mentioned in the manual).

Went looking for a 91P7319 which has been superseeded by the 27R1880. Which is showing $75 + *and* is out of stock.

So I Googled 91P7319 and found the eBAY connection.

Bottom line - $54 insured shipment from Houston for what is advertised as a new in box version B card that will work with most TP models.

Thanks to all who responded. I am enjoying my bluetooth headset on my cell and wanted to do the bt mouse and headsite for VIOP.

Dave