T40p - just bought mini pci a/b/g - installation question

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gtratter · #1 Post by **gtratter** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 1:07 am

My T40p originally came with an a/b card and I finally purchased an a/b/g mini pci (IBM) card to replace it.

This is what I get from the installation instructions - quote"
Models with an 802.11a/b wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter will have three T7 Torx screws to restrict access to the card by anyone other than an authorized servicer." - end quote

Question: How do I deal with these three T7 Torx srews? I am sure there must be some of you who did not send their TP back to have the mini pci replaced.

Thank you!

matyst · #2 Post by **matyst** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:06 am

You've got to have a tamper proof Torx T7 screwdriver or bit, it looks like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 27841&rd=1

It must have a hole in the middle.

Keep in mind that changing the MiniPCI card in models equipped in a/b card voids the warranty.

gtratter · #3 Post by **gtratter** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:04 am

matyst

Thank you for the link - I am aware of the warranty issue.

s0larian · #4 Post by **s0larian** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 8:23 pm

It doesn't void the warranty. IBM Service sent me the palm rest for exchanging it myself and for this you need the torx screwdriver as well.

gtratter · #5 Post by **gtratter** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:12 pm

That is really great news - thank you for that.

T40p - just bought mini pci a/b/g - installation question

T40p - just bought mini pci a/b/g - installation question

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