In the process of replacing my X61t's 4965AGN with an Atheros ABG card (for hackintoshing), I stripped the heads of the screws holding in the Mini-PCI card. The screws were so tight that they chipped my precision drivers instead of turning. I have the Atheros card installed in the other slot (it works fabulously, by the way; it picks up stronger signals than the Intel card, despite lacking fancy MIMO antennae, though it seems hotter than the Intel card) but now I can't get any wireless in Windows from either card.
Card funcationality issues aside, the screws are frustrating me. I am going to buy a needle file and cut some slots into the heads of the screws so I can remove them with a slotted screwdriver. This is a [censored] sight better than my old plan, which involved doing the same using a Dremel. However, I will be left without screws - I am currently using the "A" screw from underneath the right side of the palmrest to hold in the Atheros card, and I don't want to do this forever.
Anyone have any idea where I can get replacement Mini-PCI screws, or at least more "A" screws? While we're at it, anyone have any ideas about getting the screws out that doesn't involve filing down metal?
Screws for Mini-PCI
Screws for Mini-PCI
X61 Tablet - 1.6GHz C2D, SXGA+, 1GB RAM, 100GB HD, Vista Business.
i have other laptops but i'll be honest i never use 'em
i have other laptops but i'll be honest i never use 'em
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Re: Screws for Mini-PCI
See this: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=81210
Those screws are M2 x 3.5mm, try get them in a hardware store, or in a shop where they sell trains, mini-aircraft, remote-control cars and the like.
Those screws are M2 x 3.5mm, try get them in a hardware store, or in a shop where they sell trains, mini-aircraft, remote-control cars and the like.
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