T40p: Switching MiniPCI Card - A/B to A/B/G - Software Steps

[macmac]

(I'm sure this subject has been covered before, and I tried searching for it, but I guess I couldn't come up with a proper search combination.)

As the title states, I'm planning on upgrading my T40p from the A/B to the A/B/G First Gen WiFi card.

I know the T40p WiFi card is theoretically not user-serviceable due to the Torx screws, but I'll take care of that.


My question is: What order should I do this in?

For example: Do I uninstall the A/B drivers, uninstall the A/B card, install the A/B/G card, and then install the A/B/G drivers?

Or is there something else to be done?

Also, is there going to be any issues regarding IBM Access Connections? Currently, on my TP, there is version 2.62 installed. However, I can't even tell if I'm using it or not.
Should I upgrade to 3.70 after installing the new card & drivers?


Thanks for any & all help. I'm confident when it comes to hardware, not so confident, and downright clueless, when it comes to software

[Leon]

Download, but don't install BOTH the AC Update and the card driver. Install the new card, then first install the new AC, and finally the driver.

[beeblebrox]

BTW:
Concerning the Torx screws: forget them!

Initially IBM told me I had to ship my T40p to service to get the wireless card changed (broken). That's because they put in those Torx screws so that nobody could fool around with the notebook.
The T40p WLAN card is Not user replacable.

A few months later (and the T41/T42 were out without Torx screws), the touchpad button died.
IBM sent me the palmrest without asking any questions about the Torx screws.
You get that screw driver in any better hardware store for a few bucks.

Then, when I asked IBM a question about the new WLAN card they instantly replied that I voided my warranty by unscrewing the Torx.
Now, the palmrest IS user replacable and you have to unscrew the Torx to replace it.
So, with an IBM rep on the phone we checked the web site with the parts and found out that you can exchange any WLAN card on any Thinkpad, except the T40p, because it is an IBM card. The Intel cards can be exchanged, of course. Silly!
Then, you are not even allowed to open and replace the plastics cover of the memory slot. However, you are allowed to put in additional memory. Huh... ???!?!

Even the IBM rep was flabbergasted! IBM, good job!
The guy who wrote the instruction manual must have smoked pot before.