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    T500, Can I replace the wifi card myself?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by haoster, May 19, 2011.

  1. haoster

    haoster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    I currently have the ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III, which I believe has only 2 antenna and 2 wires, and it supports only b and g.
    Recently i upgraded my home router to wireless, so I am thinking if can I can buy an Intel 5300 Wifi Card, and replace it myself.
    I have read that the 5300 has 3 antenna so requires 3 wires, I dont know if that will work on my current setup?
    has anyone done something similar?
     
    haoster, May 19, 2011
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    The third antenna should be in place already, even if your current WiFi card only has 2, so you should be able to hook up a 5300 ABGN with no problems.

    Do note, however, that Lenovo whitelists its WiFi cards, so you will need to buy a Lenovo-whitelisted card for it to even be recognized by your Thinkpad. These whitelisted cards can be found readily on eBay.
     
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    thanks for the info.
    ya, i looked some on ebay, and the seller told me they are thinkpad whitelisted...
     
    haoster, May 20, 2011
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