Add bluetooth to z60t?

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zhenya · #1 Post by **zhenya** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:52 am

Has anyone added bluetooth to their z60t that was otherwise missing it from the factory? Where do you get the parts, and how difficult is it to install? TIA.

ibmexpert · #2 Post by **ibmexpert** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:42 pm

PArt number you need from IBM is 39T0497 cost around $40. Check on IBM website to order. Thanks

zhenya · #3 Post by **zhenya** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:41 pm

Thanks so much for the tip. I finally got around to doing this today. Part was $32 from IBM. Installation was fairly straightforward as well. Although it seems to me that the installation instructions in the hardware maintenance manual go a bit overboard. You certainly do not need to remove any of the daughter cards or the lcd itself. It may even be possible to do this without removing anything other than the lcd bezel. Also note that the bluetooth card is secured in place by an M2 x 5mm screw that is not included. You may also want to get some replacement screw covers for the lcd bezel, although I was able to remove mine with minimum marking.

rknotes · #4 Post by **rknotes** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:17 pm

zhenya wrote:Thanks so much for the tip. I finally got around to doing this today. Part was $32 from IBM. Installation was fairly straightforward as well. Although it seems to me that the installation instructions in the hardware maintenance manual go a bit overboard. You certainly do not need to remove any of the daughter cards or the lcd itself. It may even be possible to do this without removing anything other than the lcd bezel. Also note that the bluetooth card is secured in place by an M2 x 5mm screw that is not included. You may also want to get some replacement screw covers for the lcd bezel, although I was able to remove mine with minimum marking.

You mentioned about being able to remove screw covers with minimum marking -- could you please mention the technique you used?

Thanks in advance!

JHEM · #5 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:22 pm

rknotes wrote:You mentioned about being able to remove screw covers with minimum marking -- could you please mention the technique you used?

Use a sharp knife tip, such as an X-Acto knife, to pry the covers off. Store them on a piece of wax paper while you're working, they'll stay put but be easily removed.

Regards,

James

Talon88 · #6 Post by **Talon88** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:14 am

:::

I want to install the BT to my Z60t before,
but finally I get this instead......!
Only $10

:::

rknotes · #7 Post by **rknotes** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:15 pm

JHEM -- thanks! I'll get the tools and give it a shot!

Talon88 -- could you please provide a link to this product? thanks!

rknotes · #8 Post by **rknotes** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:30 pm

Looks like Talon88 is on vacation

Does anyone know what this product is?

JHEM · #9 Post by **JHEM** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:59 pm

Don't know which particular one that is, but they're widely available for $10 to $15. Just Google bluetooth dongle.

James

rknotes · #10 Post by **rknotes** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:32 pm

Oh! its a external dongle..I already had a D-Link one and broke it while moving the laptop as it sticks out!

Just fyi, Here is the smallest one.. will be out in June'07 -- http://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/mogo ... apter.html

I'm interested in installing it internally however

rknotes · #11 Post by **rknotes** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:58 pm

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

)

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

Add bluetooth to z60t?

Add bluetooth to z60t?

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How did you open LCD Bezel with minimum marking?

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