internal usb on Ti15"

[technocoy]

hey guys,
this sounds a little crazy i'm sure but i'm thinking of going internal with my usb bluetooth module and i was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on how to make one of the usb ports internal... should i just splice into the connections and then connect my bluetooth... or is there another way... are the ports soldered directly to the board or are they connected with wires?? i haven't opened up my book before! it makes me a little nervous! if there is non-permanent way to do it i'd rather, i don't want to void my applecare if i can help it... but i really want this thing inside, after using our 17in at work.. it's great having it all sleek and internal!!

thanks guys,
technocoy

 

[Rower_CPU]

Moved to proper forum...

I don't think you can install a BT adapter internally in a TiPB for several reasons:
No way to connect to USB from inside
No room for BT adapter inside
Probably will get very bad reception

If anyone knows different, please correct me.

 

[Mblazened]

not likely

You will not find any room. The portables are very integrated units and there is no space for anything larger than a corn nut. I don't suggest you try, but good luck if you do.

Also, i do believe the usb ports are directly on the board.

-m

 

[vniow]

try this:

Likely warranty voiding, but...

http://www.macitynet.it/immagini/servizispeciali/bluetoothinsidee/

 

[technocoy]

thanks guys

sorry about the forum thing i wasn't sure.
i found room for it, i just wasn't sure about the way to connect a female USB port inside, or if it would interupt the output of the OEM port to splice off of it...

again, thanks for the suggestions...

 

[technocoy]

thanks vniow

that's pretty much what i was looking for!!!

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