How do I upgrade by iBook G4 to Bluetooth?

March 6, 2006 9:23 AM

I'd like to upgrade my iBook G4 with Bluetooth...

So far, I've found an installation guide, and the part that I think I need, but, not wanting to hose my iBook through sausage-fingered fumbling, I was hoping someone here would have done this before and would have some advice. I don't want to go the USB dongle route.

Will these instructions and this part work as suggested?
Is this the correct part?
Is there an easier way to upgrade to Bluetooth or a cheaper place to get the part?

Thanks all...

posted by mekanic to Computers & Internet (3 answers total)

Best answer: I haven't installed Bluetooth, but I did take my iBook apart several times. The only thing I can see wrong with those instructions is that there's no need to remove the bottom shield. I don't know why they tell you to.

Also, when screwing the shielding back on, there are some holes that hold the shielding that you should put screws in, and some holes that hold the casing on that you should leave empty. You should make a note of which are which before removing the shielding.

My iBook had Bluetooth pre-installed, that is the correct part.
posted by cillit bang at 9:32 AM on March 6, 2006

Response by poster: Thanks...
posted by mekanic at 11:58 AM on March 6, 2006

Get the little USB Bluetooth dongle from D-Link. Works great, less hassle. And no voided warranty, either. :)
posted by drstein at 12:01 PM on March 6, 2006