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    t400- Can you add bluetooth after?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by crazysword, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. crazysword

    crazysword Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorta regret the $20 option on not adding the bluetooth.

    Is there a way to add the built in bluetooth?

    If not, I guess it is not that a super huge issue because you can always get a usb dongle.
     
    crazysword, Sep 17, 2008
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    havoc531 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes you can. Search lenovo bluetooth module. If you cant find it, go to the Lenovo factsheet and find the part name; then go to Lenovo support and find the part number.
     
    havoc531, Sep 17, 2008
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    snclawson Notebook Guru

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    Do you know if you get a new sticker/light for the front activity display?

    I kind-of wish that I'd added it. I don't have a use for it right now (my notebook mouse has a tiny little USB adapter), but I keep having this sinking feeling that I'll regret not having gotten it.
     
    snclawson, Sep 17, 2008
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  4. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    dongles are a pain.

    Check out the T400 hardware maintenance manual (do a search) - it shows how to get to where the BT card goes. Possible to add after the fact but you're removing the screen bezel. No idea if non-BT systems include the antenna assembly though.

    The manual does show the part number for the Bluetooth Daughter Card 2.1 as 42T0969 if that helps locate the part.

    I know the feeling -- made that mistake on my previous laptop and for the first few months no big deal, but I grew to regret it. Finally found the board and cable for that Compaq laptop and swore I've never make that mistake again.
     
    Lew, Sep 17, 2008
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    flyingfork Newbie

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    I'm in a similar situation. I'm wondering if anyone here has added a bluetooth module to a to the T400 after the fact? How hard is it? Besides the module are there any other parts you need? I'm thinking about installing one myself.
     
    flyingfork, Sep 19, 2008
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    LGt400 Notebook Geek

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    me too, can anyone clarify the requirements and installation process?
     
    LGt400, Oct 19, 2008
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  7. Lew

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    Have you looked at the T400 Hardware Maintenance Manual?

    It spells it out as clearly as anything.
     
    Lew, Oct 20, 2008
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