T42 Wireless Upgradeable(MPCI)

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Highwayman · #1 Post by **Highwayman** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:51 pm

If a T42 is listed as "Wireless Upgradeable (MPCI)", what does that mean? I'm considering the purchase of a T42 without wifi, but the machine type (2373-4TU) and serial number show it as upgradeable. Do these T42's have the built-in antenna but lack the mini-pci card? I don't want to buy a T42 without a built-in antenna at minimum so I thought I'd consult the Thinkpad experts here. Much thanks!

#2 Post by **bill bolton** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:06 pm

Highwayman wrote:If a T42 is listed as "Wireless Upgradeable (MPCI)", what does that mean?

It means the ThinkPad has the antennas in the LCD assembly and you can fit a suitable mini-PCI wireless card into the T42 with a modest amount of disassembly... there are instructions on the IBM support web site. IBM/Levono has several suitable WiFi cards.

Cheers,

Bill

cmarti · #3 Post by **cmarti** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:13 pm

This video will show you how to install it.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-51462

Highwayman · #4 Post by **Highwayman** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:04 am

Thanks for the info, always appreciated!

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