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    Upgrade mini-PCI wifi in X24

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Alan-HK, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. Alan-HK

    Alan-HK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a ThinkPad X24 that comes with a mini-PCI WiFi (and modem) card. The card is 802.11b (not g) and doesn't seem that sensitive, so I'd like to upgrade it.

    Has anyone successfully done this?

    I found a few possible substitutes, such as this: http://www.tp-link.com/products/product_des.asp?id=43
    Any idea if this is really compatible?
    Are the antenna connectors standard?

    And I've also found this page: http://www.command-tab.com/2006/02/26/unauthorized-wireless-cards/ about how to hack the BIOS to accept alien cards.

    I know I can use a PCMCIA wifi card, but if possible I want to replace the existing mini card and leave the PCMCIA slot free. I don't care about losing the modem, I have a PCMCIA modem should I ever need that.
     
    Alan-HK, Aug 27, 2007
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