T40 owners, 802.11g solution from IBM is close!

[OldSpooky]

Found this linked on the IBM T40 forum:

IBM product announcement

September 8th is the planned introduction date. Price is expected to be $99 for the a/g card (well, a/b/g, but I call it an a/g because g implies b compatibility).

I was kinda hoping they would release an 802.11g only card for $50 or so. Maybe they will.

 

[nanyangview]

good to know that...well done IBM

USD$99 is not that bad at all.

btw..is there a official IBM or Third party t40 forums?

 

[Viper0329]

btw..is there a official IBM or Third party t40 forums?

Yes, off of IBM's support page. There is lots of useful info there.

 

[eriqesque]

In the notes section it states:

ThinkPad models with integrated 802.11a/b functionality may not be upgraded with the 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter.

I can't figure out why that would be.

 

[mocca]

May be they refer to the security screws that they put on T40 model that have dual a/b wireless miniPCI. Other then that, everything is identical between the model with dual wireless and the b only. It is kind of silly of IBM to put the security screw on the one with 802.11a/b miniPCI since the TR7 screwdriver can be obtained easily from many local hardware or computer store.

Mocca

 

[eriqesque]

Originally posted by: mocca
May be they refer to the security screws that they put on T40 model that have dual a/b wireless miniPCI. Other then that, everything is identical between the model with dual wireless and the b only. It is kind of silly of IBM to put the security screw on the one with 802.11a/b miniPCI since the TR7 screwdriver can be obtained easily from many local hardware or computer store.

Mocca

So then it actually can be done?

 

[mocca]

If you refer to removing of the palmrest and change the miniPCI wireless card (physically), then yes and easily if you are familiar with removing/assebly electronic part. The compatibility IMO should not be a problem if it can be used with other regular T40 models (i.e., they all have physicaly the same connector, and share the same MB design.

Mocca

 

[RichieZ]

I ordred this mini-pci card with my new laptop (X31) but its now backordred for 8 weeks! I'll let you guys know how it works and how easy it is to install when i finally get it