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    Can I add bluetooth to a T400?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by superduty, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. superduty

    superduty Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to add bluetooth capabilities to my T400? I dont want a USB type bluetooth module. Is it possible/cost efficient to open the case and add the OEM bluetooth module?

    Does it plug in to the mobo?

    Thanks
     
    superduty, Nov 9, 2009
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    I did it. The actual module cost me about 55 shipped, and goes in the screen bezel. Not that hard to do at all.
     
    Patrick, Nov 9, 2009
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    mtbush Notebook Consultant

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    I was told that by doing so Lenovo will no longer honor the warranty.
    Is there any truth to this?
     
    mtbush, Nov 9, 2009
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    I was told by my area's tech that it did not void the warranty, but your results may vary.
     
    Patrick, Nov 9, 2009
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  5. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    My main worry about doing something like this is breaking the thin plastic of the bezel. I think NBR member jaredy has a howto guide in his sig for a X200.
     
    The Fire Snake, Nov 9, 2009
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  6. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ya the bezel is pretty flimsy at least on the x200. But it isn't that difficult of a task all in all.
     
    jaredy, Nov 9, 2009
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  7. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you can do it, actually there was a special clause a while back that allows you do the upgrade, but there is a chance that the warranty on the LCD unit itself been voided, but not the rest of the systems.
     
    lead_org, Nov 10, 2009
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  8. ROK

    ROK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I added the bluetooth module to my T61p. Took my time, used the Lenovo service videos and all went well. Bluetooth works fine!

    * One left over screw when all was said and done...
     
    ROK, Nov 10, 2009
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  9. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd say any time you open the LCD housing you're on shaky ground. You might get it past whoever is fixing it, but if they want to make an issue of it they can. I'd say there's some risk involved.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 10, 2009
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