Very cheap semi internal BT upgrade

I found this item http://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Bluetooth-Adapter-Dongle-Black/dp/B001EBE1LI/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b
and i figured it would be a very cheap upgrade. I have the CF 29 so i could trim it a little bit more than it already is and put it in the back slot of the unit. I am sure i could essentially wire it up to be truly internal as it is extremely tiny. I thought i would share.

Edit i found it for $2 on dealextreme

 

i think it can probably get in the side usb slot without trimming
that slot is really deep, and it has a plastic cover so no problems with the signal

 

It´s a cheap upgrade, sure. I have placed it on the side slot, other USB Sticks are often to big for this place, i use this one from eBay

 

This is old news.... And is a cheap hack if you can get it to fit on your model. I tried it on one of mine... But you'll need needle-nosed pliers to remove it if you can get it in. Plus you lose an external USB port.

 

I use a rounded BT mini on my CF-18, it works great and blends in with the other bulky port covers without sticking out much.

But on some models, at least on the CF-18, it matters which USB port because some ports can handle more current than others. On the CF-18 (Mk.4) if I plug an external CD into the USB port nearest the power connector it runs fine. But if the BT adapter is next to the power connector and I plug a CD into the front USB port, it gives an overcurrent warning and won't operate the CD drive. YMMV

 

This one also fits without any modifications under the port cover of a CF-18.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beewi-Nano-Bluetooth-USB-Adapter/dp/B002NULFYU

 

I do think it sucks to loose a USB port to this, but it is darn cheap

 

I guess since its tiny we could wire it inside the toughbook. I am going to search the forums, i am sure its been done. Then maybe i could also install my BT GPS

 

you dont loose it as such, not like doing some crazy soldering mod to it, you can un plug it!

 

Hi,
First post! New ToughBook CF-29 HTM50BM Owner! which is from SBC as I gathered.
First thing I would like to do is get BlueTooth onto my Toughie! I have read the posts about adding aftermarket GPS/Bluetooth internally; and it's just a bit over my technical abilities(maybe later). Bluetooth PCMCIA cards seem neat, but I have plans for the two PCMCIA card slots.
My Question is has anyone got any of those tiny USB BlueTooth Dongles to fit into the USB in the rear compartment, and still have the door close and seal shut? It seems to me the Pico sized Bluetooth Dongle may work, considering it is smaller than the one mentioned in the first post. I do not want to put a Bluetooth device into the side USB, as I will actually use that USB port for a USB hub when other devices are needed, or when I use my BlackBerry 8120 as a Modem.(which is cool cuz I can surf the net and talk on the BlackBerry at the same time!)

 

Check this thread out, covers modding one of these to fit the back port w/ door closed.