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Bluetooth on W530
Bluetooth on W530
My new W530 doesn't have Bluetooth on it. Is it a separate component or a part of some other device? On earlier Thinkpads, it was part of the modem. I don't use Bluetooth much but would like to still have it available. Does anyone have the FRU for it.
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Re: Bluetooth on W530
I can only call them the stupid eejits at Lenovo, who had to come out with separate parts lists for every non-Thinkpad since 2012.
These include T430/T530/W430/W530/X230 and newer (but definitely not better).
Have fun with those crappy lists, which another Lenovo eejit has named fruboms. WTF ...
http://download.lenovo.com/express/fruboms.html
These include T430/T530/W430/W530/X230 and newer (but definitely not better).
Have fun with those crappy lists, which another Lenovo eejit has named fruboms. WTF ...
http://download.lenovo.com/express/fruboms.html
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
Re: Bluetooth on W530
The bluetooth radio (FRU 60Y3303) plugs into the motherboard under the very front of the palmrest to the right of the ultranav with one screw holding it down.
Probably not an expensive part and if you are familiar with a screwdriver it could take 15 minutes to add.
Brad
Probably not an expensive part and if you are familiar with a screwdriver it could take 15 minutes to add.
Brad
Long Island New York
T43p 2669-Q1U, A22p's UTU A21p HXU
Transnote, 770's 8AU, 600, 701CS, 755CD
T43p 2669-Q1U, A22p's UTU A21p HXU
Transnote, 770's 8AU, 600, 701CS, 755CD
Re: Bluetooth on W530
Thanks to Brad and RealBlackStuff for the info. I got a really good deal on a W530, but found out this morning that it didn't have Bluetooth or a backlit keyboard, otherwise its great.
Re: Bluetooth on W530
Brad,
Is the System Board under the Magnesium Frame and do I have to remove it or can I see the socket after I remove the palmrest? I can't tell by looking at the HMM.
Steve
Is the System Board under the Magnesium Frame and do I have to remove it or can I see the socket after I remove the palmrest? I can't tell by looking at the HMM.
Steve
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Re: Bluetooth on W530
Instructions say:
1120 Bluetooth daughter card
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68
• “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70
• “1060 Keyboard” on page 74
• “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84
Once you remove keyboard/palmrest/Expresscard bezel, you can see/access the BT-connector.
1120 Bluetooth daughter card
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68
• “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70
• “1060 Keyboard” on page 74
• “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84
Once you remove keyboard/palmrest/Expresscard bezel, you can see/access the BT-connector.
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
Re: Bluetooth on W530
Like RBS says. After the palmrest is removed there it is.
Brad
Brad
Long Island New York
T43p 2669-Q1U, A22p's UTU A21p HXU
Transnote, 770's 8AU, 600, 701CS, 755CD
T43p 2669-Q1U, A22p's UTU A21p HXU
Transnote, 770's 8AU, 600, 701CS, 755CD
Re: Bluetooth on W530
so the bluetooth daughter card (FRU 60Y3303) cost me like $20 shipped from china.
What are my options here? I have a free mpcie slot (for the wwan) can I just plug in a mpcie bluetooth card in there or is the bios whitelist going to stop me?
What are my options here? I have a free mpcie slot (for the wwan) can I just plug in a mpcie bluetooth card in there or is the bios whitelist going to stop me?
Re: Bluetooth on W530
The Bluetooth Daughter Card goes under the palmrest close to the Express Card Slot. mPCIE slot is for the WWAN or mSata drive. Download the Hardware Maintenance Manual from Lenovo Support and you will see where it goes. The HMM is listed under the T-Series and covers both the T530 & W530.
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