T23 - Wifi Ready

[glgermain]

I'm unclear about how to tell if my T23 is ready for an internal wifi card (has antenna in screen) or not. Can someone explain or post a picture (or link to a picture) with one that is wifi ready? Also, what internal wifi card should I get, and how would I install it.? Thanks for your help.

[johnson]

Here is a quote from an old thread.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=555

Does anybody know whether it is possible to upgrade this model with a internal wlan card or not? Does the display have already the internal antenna? How can I check this?

if your lcd cover is 12.1" wide and has ribbed plastic pieces at the top of each side of the lcd (.25" x 1.5"), then the antennae are already installed. if your lcd cover is exactly 12" then you do not have the wlan antennae.

i just upgraded my father's T23 to wireless and have all of the old parts lying around. it is definitely possible to upgrade.

here is a list of parts that you will need:
46L4910 lcd cover $39.00
26P9196 lcd hinge set $21.50
26P9197 antennae $15.00
91P7661 mini pci wlan+modem card $35.00 (ebay)

again, the ibm maintenence parts retail site will help you purchase the above.

if you already have the antennae installed, then all you need is the $35 mpci card from ebay.

let me know if you have any questions as i am very familiar with this upgrade.

-erik