X60 bluetooth

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pdudas · #1 Post by **pdudas** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:14 pm

Hi!

I have an X60 thinkpad (1707-AN2).
There is no bluetooth in it.

Is it possible to upgrade it with bluetooth module?

What is the part number of the needed IBM part?

Thanks in advance!

#2 Post by **GomJabbar** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:47 pm

The bluetooth parts appear to be in the following parts list. It probably is not real easy to install. It's not considered a Customer Replaceable Item.

12.1inch LCD service parts - ThinkPad X60, X60s

SkiBunny · #3 Post by **SkiBunny** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 5:14 pm

You may have an issue with the bluetooth antenna because i dont know that it's built-in to your laptop.

pdudas · #4 Post by **pdudas** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:01 am

SkiBunny wrote:You may have an issue with the bluetooth antenna because i dont know that it's built-in to your laptop.

It seems there is no BT antenna in the lcd's.
There is the cable from the main unit, and on this cable there is a BDC-2 bluetooth module. No other parts needed.

So I have to replace the LCD cable and get a BDC-2.

(maybe I need a new clear plate with bluetooth icon).

SkiBunny · #5 Post by **SkiBunny** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:32 am

Yes I believe that is the tricky part... I looked at it before and decided to get a preconfigured bluetooth machine (but I am female and not a handyman LOL)

pdudas · #6 Post by **pdudas** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:40 am

91P6971 is the LCD cable with BT (28USD)
39T0497 is the BDC-2 module (49USD)
41V9744 Clear Plate.

thunder13 · #7 Post by **thunder13** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:03 pm

Can anybody tell me where to buy the necessary pieces of hardware for the Bluetooth upgrade? I have x60s and I see that you can buy the BT Card itself for about $60-70 but the 91P6971, the LCD cable with BT, I can`t find anywhere... One place had it for $150 but this is just reduculous. Do I have to have it?

FredFromNYC · #8 Post by **FredFromNYC** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:21 pm

Newegg sells USB Bluetooth adapters for as little as $10.

brumwald · #9 Post by **brumwald** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:21 pm

FredFromNYC wrote:Newegg sells USB Bluetooth adapters for as little as $10.

Those are external.
I for one will probably be willing to pay quite a bit for internal bluetooth.

There are many reasons for it.
An external one easily gets lost, and reduces the portability of the whole notebook if moved around often when using bluetooth - with the added risk of bending the bluetooth adapter (thus damaging the laptop)...
Also not that handy to pick up the bluetooth adapter when you need it compared to just switch it on - also on slim bags that I use theres no good place to put it. It will just lay on top of the notebook giving uneaven preassure on the notebook and scratch the notebook.
(sure there are pcmcia cards and adapters that will fit that slot but if you use that as well?)

Some things might seem trivial but really, in the end I'm quite willing to pay a bit extra just to get rid of all the downsides with external bluetooth.

Sure does depend on how you use your notebook but for my uses...

I'm considering giving it a shot. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty just doesn't have any clue as to how hard it would be.
Also it is kinda expensive and for a lot less you probably get a better adapter (I'm guessing but I'd imagine you could get a better device with a better antenna and I'd guess that the internal isn't 2.0).

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