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    T400 - Is it possible to swap LAN card?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Parijat, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. Parijat

    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    If Lenovo ships me new wired ethernet card is it possible to swap it without sending the notebook to Lenovo? Is the card soldered to motherboard?

    thanks
     
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    Just curious, why do you want to swap? The card is not soldered, it's pci. I'm not as familiar on the T400, but I know Lenovo likes to whitelist cards in the BIOS, meaning if it's not on the whitelist in the BIOS it won't work without a BIOS hack, even if it's a generic of the same card. This of course forces you to buy a Lenovo branded card, which is more expensive. Perhaps someone with better knowledge than I with regards to the T400 can chime in?
     
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    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the explanation Zaz. My LAN card doesn't detect network until I push and hold down the network cable that's why I want to replace it.
    The replacement card will work if shipped by Lenovo though, right?
    thanks
     
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    My bad, I was seeing WiFi not ethernet for some reason, which is pci. If your ethernet card isn't working, you're mostly likely going to need a new mobo as it's integrated into the motherboard. You'd have to send it in for service for that, unless you have on-site. You could upgrade if you're still under warranty.
     
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    Thanks Zaz, appreciate your help. I think I need to send it for repair I have 3 yrs. warranty :)
     
    Parijat, Feb 4, 2009
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