Adding bluetooth to a T41 - 2379DJU?

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dragius · #16 Post by **dragius** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:45 am

Sorry would like to confirm, i bought a T41 2373-1FA... would i be able to do an internal blue tooth upgrade?

Below 2373 is in but could not find 1FA....

Thanks!

csv96 wrote:Not all. From the HMM, these are the units with the antenna:

Bluetooth wireless antenna assembly
2373-32x, 33x, 3Cx, 42x, 4Ax, 58x, 91x, 92x, 93x, 94x, 96x, 9Cx, A1x, A8x, A9x, G1x, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x
2373-3Fx, 3Hx, 3Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 9Ex, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Jx, 9Hx, 9Kx, AEx, AJx, AKx, AMx, BHx, ANx, GEx, GGx, GHx, GJx, GKx, GLx, GMx
2373-3Ux, 3Zx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx, BTx, BVx, BXx, BYx, BZx, GRx, GSx, GTx, GVx, GXx, GYx, GZx, GWx, KTx, KUx
2374-9Cx
2374-3Hx, GGx v 2374-8Wx, 9Wx, GTx
2378-DEx, EEx, EKx, ENx, EPx
2378-EVx, FVx
2379-D5U, D6U
2379-DJx, ESx

If the unit has one, the Bluetooth antenna is mounted in the LCD screen. The connector end plugs into the Bluetooth/Modem card in the same way that the WiFi antennas plug into the mini PCI card.

G-Man · #17 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:28 pm

Nope, 2373-1FU model doesn't have the BT antenna in the LCD. You can built in yourself but you'll viod the warranty.

Regards,
G-Man

dragius · #18 Post by **dragius** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:56 am

oh well, maybe taking out the whole LCD just to built in a blue tooth is not such a good idea after all.

Oh well, guess i will be changing the wirless only to 2200BG.

Thanks gman!

roxylo · #19 Post by **roxylo** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:19 pm

sswany wrote:Along those same lines, I can't seem to find the 2378-FVU (T42) in the HMM to see if it has the bluetooth antenna installed already. Is there another place to look?

I got the exactly the same model. So, what exactly I should order? Part number? Thanks!!

G-Man · #20 Post by **G-Man** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 9:39 pm

Since you already have the antenna in the LCD, you just need a clear plate (FRU: 13R2455), and an IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) communication daughter card (FRU: 91P7319).

Regards,
G-Man

bruin · #21 Post by **bruin** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:49 pm

According to the list above, my T40 (2379-D6U) should have the antenna. I've tried searching for it, just to make sure its there before I buy the combo Bluetooth/modem card, but I can't seem to find it. Based on the schematics I've seen, its supposed to come behind the card, from the hinge area. Am I just looking in the wrong place or is it hidden or I do even have it in the first place?

G-Man · #22 Post by **G-Man** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:34 pm

Yes, you should have the BT antenna in the LCD. Check the video and instruction here: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-50233 It gives you an idea where to look for the antenna. It's just one wire, not two (like the wireless lan).

Regards,
G-Man

bruin · #23 Post by **bruin** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:59 am

Even in the videos for the removal and installation of the CDC I can't seem to see the wire for Bluetooth, just the one for the modem

roxylo · #24 Post by **roxylo** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:42 am

G-Man wrote:Since you already have the antenna in the LCD, you just need a clear plate (FRU: 13R2455), and an IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) communication daughter card (FRU: 91P7319).

Regards,
G-Man

Thanks, G-Man.

I can find BMDC-2 but I couldn't find clear plate (FRU: 13R2455). Can you help me point out the page from IBM site? I was wodering what the clear plate for? Thanks!!

G-Man · #25 Post by **G-Man** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:03 pm

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... R-46502#10

The clear plate is a kind of sticker. It covers the status indicator LEDs: power, battery, wireless, Caps Lock, Num Lock etc. (it's on the lower right corner of your LCD). The BT LED is already there, but since it's covered with a non-BT clear plate, it cannot be seen. Once you change the clear plate to a BT one it will work just like the wireless status indicator works.

Regards,
G-Man

roxylo · #26 Post by **roxylo** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 4:09 pm

I just called IBM sales/technical support and tried to order the BMDC-2 and the clear plate. They told me that my T42 2378-FVU is not upgrable to bluetooth. Were they wrong?

G-Man · #27 Post by **G-Man** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:33 pm

Yes, they were. Your TP has BT antenna in the LCD. Your TP is listed here. Order it online: Go here and enter the Clear plate's FRU number (13R2455) and the BMDC-2's FRU number (91P7319), and just finish the check out.

Regards,
G-Man

gosha16 · #28 Post by **gosha16** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 10:09 am

based on my experience, you cant go by the HMM as to whether you ahve the BT antenna. i have a 23733VU, which isnt suppsoed to have an antenna, however, just last friday i successfulluy put BT in and everything is working great. even though i wasnt supposed to have an antenna, it was there

.

ps. it still isnt very cost effective to put internal BT in. i paid 98$ for the adapter, clearplate and shippping when i could have getten the pcmci car for 24$. it is nice to have the factory feel though

mbashir · #29 Post by **mbashir** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:34 pm

well after reading all the notes about 2378-fvu being upgradable or not I opened up my FVU and sure enought there is a blue tooth antenna wire tucked in a white sleeve under the modem card....... so it can be upgraded to bluetooth

Flightvector · #30 Post by **Flightvector** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:39 pm

The 2378DXU has Bluetooth too, just in case it is important to anyone.

scot · #31 Post by **scot** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 4:08 pm

Any other 2373-3VU owners have an antenna? This is the model I'll be purchasing, I think, and that would just be a bonus! Thanks for checking, this would be an interesting "bug."

leesiulung · #32 Post by **leesiulung** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 2:04 pm

I knjow this is not the X forum, but since you guys are on the topic. I have a 2672-5ku X31 series laptop and owuld like to add bluetooth. I couldn't find any information on this on ibm.com. Is there a built in bluetooth antenna in lcd for 2672-5ku?

G-Man · #33 Post by **G-Man** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 4:41 pm

leesiulung,

No, 2672-5KU doesn't have a BT antenna. But as far as I see you can replace it yourself.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... R-44049#19

The BT antenna is $12.50+tax and shipping.

Regards,
G-Man

leesiulung · #34 Post by **leesiulung** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:30 pm

has anyone installed a bluetooth antenna in an x31? is it difficult to do? what were the steps?

-lee siu lung (leesiulung@hotmail.com)

G-Man · #35 Post by **G-Man** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 5:23 pm

Check the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

Regards,
G-Man

kenji · #36 Post by **kenji** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:03 am

scot wrote:Any other 2373-3VU owners have an antenna? This is the model I'll be purchasing, I think, and that would just be a bonus! Thanks for checking, this would be an interesting "bug."

hi scot,

I am also interested in 2373-3VU model. The educational price on IBM website of this model is $2,129.00. What is the price of your order?
BTW, it will be a minor pity if this model is without BT antenna.

Regards,
kenji

Kenn · #37 Post by **Kenn** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:22 am

Can someone point me to where I can find if the 2373-7XU has the BT antenna? I can't seem to find the info in the HMM.

G-Man · #38 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 10:59 am

Can't find it either. Remove the keyboard and check if the BT antenna is there.

Regards,
G-Man

Kenn · #39 Post by **Kenn** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:47 am

G-Man wrote:Can't find it either. Remove the keyboard and check if the BT antenna is there.

Regards,
G-Man

Thanks G-Man.

Can I trouble you to go to http://www.pbase.com/kenn/t42_bluetooth and tell me if you can see the antenna cable? I don't know what to look for.

Thanks!

JHEM · #40 Post by **JHEM** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:35 pm

93P4166 - IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) for T42/p

91P7319 - IBM Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) for T42/p

Yes, you have the antenna installed in your unit. The antenna lead is the white wire coming off the connector on the modem daughtercard. Swap a combo card for the modem card, load the Bluetooth drivers and you'll be up and running.

Regards,

James

kano · #41 Post by **kano** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 11:46 pm

Kenn, white cable under a modem is a BT Antenna. Mine, and my friends' 2373-7XU have an antenna. Check IBM Hardware Maintenance Manual:
http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-46464
On page 209 two models 2373-7XU and 2374-7XU are listed with Security Chip and BT Antenna. According to tabook the difference is only in warranties.
Regards, KaNo

aphex · #42 Post by **aphex** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 10:22 pm

Anyone know if there are any updated part numbers for what i need for my T41 2379-DJU?

The original ones on the first page dont seem to work when i try to add them to my cart.

G-Man · #43 Post by **G-Man** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 12:42 pm

Those part numbers are correct. There are some part numbers IBM site doesn't recognize. Call them.

Regards,
G-Man

aphex · #44 Post by **aphex** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 12:19 pm

Cool, actually it seems to be working now....

Argh!! Price went up to $100 for the card now.....

I wonder if i could find one used....

G-Man · #45 Post by **G-Man** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 6:49 pm

Aphex,

Order the one with the older FRU number (91P7259). That's just $57.75, and there isn't much difference. By the way there is not a single one on Ebay.

Regards,
G-Man

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