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    Wireless Cards

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by coatza, Nov 19, 2005.

  1. coatza

    coatza Notebook Guru

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    hi all,

    i am pretty certain that if i buy a laptop with- THE INTEL 2200bg card that i can easily swap that out for the ÍBM A/B/G card if purchased seperatly?

    thanks in advance
     
    coatza, Nov 19, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Depends on the model, I think they're socketed except the X series.
     
    Brian, Nov 19, 2005
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    The T series were replaceable--what they called a "mini-PCI" card. Call Lenovo Tech Support for details.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Nov 19, 2005
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can search for the service manuals. They will include the instructions, and also the possibility of upgrades.
    As mentioned the T series are replaceable.
     
    qwester, Nov 19, 2005
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  5. coatza

    coatza Notebook Guru

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    Would the appropiate drivers be available?
     
    coatza, Nov 19, 2005
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    IBM supported what they sold.

    Time will tell regarding Lenovo, but unless they want to totally trash the name ("Thinkpad") that they paid a billion bucks for, I would presume so.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Nov 19, 2005
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    You can always use the manufacturer'd driver.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 20, 2005
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