T500 Wifi and WWAN Parts Upgrade to T61

[Rambler76]

Hi,

I'm looking at upgrading my WiFi and WWAN card in my T61 to the following Lenovo parts.

- Intel WiFi Link 5300 - 43Y6459

- Ericsson F3507g Other - Wireless WAN card - 43Y6479

Will these work or will they still throw 1802 BIOS errors since they aren't specifically designed for the T61?

Thanks

[bill bolton]

will they still throw 1802 BIOS errors since they aren't specifically designed for the T61?

You've got it in one.

They are not on the BIOS whitelist for a T61.

Cheers,

Bill B.

[Rambler76]

I better contact Zender then.

[Rambler76]

I just got a quote back for the Lenovo parts which doesn't really matter now anyway since they wont work in my T61.

But out of interest here are some prices in $AUD and an ebay comparison.

- Intel WiFi Link 5300 - 43Y6459 - Now superseded to FRU 43Y6495 - $284
- Ebay ~$60

- Ericsson F3507g Other - Wireless WAN card - 43Y6479 - Now superseded to FRU 43Y6513 - $220
- Ebay ~$220