Is it possible to add bluetooth to a T61?

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dannydan · #1 Post by **dannydan** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:36 am

I have a T61 with a 4:3 14.1 screen, Type 8897-01U.

Does anyone know if it's possible to add bluetooth?

Also, would do so void the warranty?

Regards,

Thinkpad enthusiast

T61 currently

previously T43 (1871-48U) and T40.

Nolonemo · #2 Post by **Nolonemo** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:55 am

Easiest might be to just add a tiny dongle like this one, looks like it would stick out 1/4 inch from the USB port:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=207987778

BTW, AFAIK to install an IBM module you would have to at least remove the LCD bezel, which was a real pain on my T23. It would definitely void your warranty.

Radioguy · #3 Post by **Radioguy** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:13 am

The answer is yes, and there have been several threads asking about this. I haven't done it yet, but I plan to. If I do, I'll do some pix of the process.

Wentworth · #4 Post by **Wentworth** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:42 pm

you would also to change the cabling in the screen of your laptop, with one that supports bluetooth... unless you desperate want one in the screen i would just an usb version.

#5 Post by **erik** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 3:48 am

Wentworth wrote:you would also to change the cabling in the screen of your laptop, with one that supports bluetooth...

incorrect. all T61 LCD cables have the BT connection built in. adding bluetooth is as simple as opening up the LCD bezel, plugging in the module, and replacing the bezel.

this can be confirmed in the T61/p hardware maintenance manual.

Is it possible to add bluetooth to a T61?

Is it possible to add bluetooth to a T61?

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