Here is the proper guide I followed to modify the BIOS: notthebe.ee/bl... note that newer versions of UEFITool no longer include UEFIPatch, you have to download github.com/Lon...
I did a T540 i7 swap into a T440s chassis and receivng the same 1802 error. I am going to try this when I get back home. The greatest laptops ever made with the worst anti-consumer restrictions. Lenovo could have been such an amazing company if they didn't tarnish their brand with tomfoolery like this.
this is the card I used: www.amazon.com/Intel-802-11ax-Bluetooth-Adapter-Notebook/dp/B0B4T696W5/ref=sr_1_4? although any m.2 wifi card with drivers for your operating system should work.
After upgrade you can use win 11 or any linux you want. Not only this thinkpad even older can do this. MY have 16GB ram 4core cpu 1TB ssd. And intel gpu for coding or linux you not need more.
It's probably not a good idea to try, updating to the latest bios would probably either fail, remove the mod, or brick your machine. This laptop is old enough that it isn't getting new bios updates, so you can just update to the latest bios before you start, and do the mod with the latest bios, and not change it after that.
*I don’t understand what lenovo was trying to accomplish locking the system from booting with unsupported wifi chips, really the only thing that matters when installing a new wifi card would be OS support for the drivers, and yet thinkpads are supposed to be pretty upgradable. Weird*
Yeah, it sucks. I have a newer thinkpad that's still stuck with a slow 802.11ac card but that one I can't upgrade because they locked down the bios and I don't think it can be patched, so I'm just stuck with it.
hello, I also have an old hp ProBook 6360 b laptop and I wanted to switch to wifi 6 as well, do you think there would be a patch for hp as well? Thank you
I replaced my WIFI card in my HP ProBook 650 g1 with an Intel WI-FI AX200 1600Mhz and it just worked without any patches or anything. For your HP ProBook it should just work straight up.
Whether you can connect to 5ghz wifi determined by whether your wifi card supports it, so if you install a card that supports 5ghz wifi (which nearly every modern card does) than you can connect to those networks. I would recommend searching online whether the card yours came with stock supports 5ghz though, mine had the Intel AC-7260 which did. If yours should support it but you can't get 5ghz wifi to work, its probably either bad drivers, something messed up with your router, or you have bad signal strength, which can sometimes kill 5ghz connections but not 2.4
When I try to use flashrom i get these errors: -"No EEPROM/flash device found" - "Found Generic flash chip "unknown SPI chip (0 kB, SPI)" I cannot make any dump..do you think is caused by the clip? Thank you
Ffs… some of you guys need to out and touch GRASS. Seriously, get your head out of being obsessed with a bulky ThinkPad. It’s just a laptop that is the same looking as all the other friggin laptop sold.
Try this: Bring your good old T440p to your garden, open a beer and watch some videos on your dear Thinkpad sitting in the grass while reading funny comments written by grumpy farts. It’ll significantly lighten up your life, grandpa.
I did a T540 i7 swap into a T440s chassis and receivng the same 1802 error. I am going to try this when I get back home. The greatest laptops ever made with the worst anti-consumer restrictions. Lenovo could have been such an amazing company if they didn't tarnish their brand with tomfoolery like this.
IBM always had a wifi whitelist...
Two questions, is there a file that works with the T450? And can I remove the display whitelist as well?
I replaced my screen to IPs but colors are muddy? Does yours look clear for video play back?
how did you got windows 11 on t440p?
Got a link to the wifi-card you replaced the stock T440P one with?
this is the card I used: www.amazon.com/Intel-802-11ax-Bluetooth-Adapter-Notebook/dp/B0B4T696W5/ref=sr_1_4?
although any m.2 wifi card with drivers for your operating system should work.
This notebook is good for learning python programming and other lightly things? Linux or windows ?
After upgrade you can use win 11 or any linux you want. Not only this thinkpad even older can do this. MY have 16GB ram 4core cpu 1TB ssd. And intel gpu for coding or linux you not need more.
Why did you replace the Wi-Fi card?
I wanted faster wifi, but tbh I really mostly wanted an excuse to make a video and dip my toes into BIOS mods.
Why you put that ugly apple sticker on this beautyfull Thinkpad, this is profanation.
hi nice video, just a thought..what happens if I update to the latest bios, would the mod remain?
It's probably not a good idea to try, updating to the latest bios would probably either fail, remove the mod, or brick your machine. This laptop is old enough that it isn't getting new bios updates, so you can just update to the latest bios before you start, and do the mod with the latest bios, and not change it after that.
Curios if this would work with a Lenovo Z50-75?
Also thanks for demonstrating this!
Wait, what does the WiFi upgrade do???
Probably change orginal 2.5G to 5G wifi speed. I use orginal and its ok not need flash bios, for wifi.
*I don’t understand what lenovo was trying to accomplish locking the system from booting with unsupported wifi chips, really the only thing that matters when installing a new wifi card would be OS support for the drivers, and yet thinkpads are supposed to be pretty upgradable. Weird*
All it did for me was to make me stop suggesting Lenovo for my clients once I found this out!
Yeah, it sucks. I have a newer thinkpad that's still stuck with a slow 802.11ac card but that one I can't upgrade because they locked down the bios and I don't think it can be patched, so I'm just stuck with it.
@@dougsdevices1981 I wonder if they set that limitation due to Intel's very own idiocy with their CNVio vs CNVio2 incompatibility issues.
@@dougsdevices1981 I have an MSI gaming laptop that is only a couple of years old that is stuck with AC as well... so its not just a Lenovo problem.
I'm tryna get a AX200 plugged and working, not sure if it's working at its best though
Its not the wifi card. Your internet provider services might be suck. I use the realtek RTL series from 2010 it can download up to 4 mbps just fine.
hello, I also have an old hp ProBook 6360 b laptop and I wanted to switch to wifi 6 as well, do you think there would be a patch for hp as well? Thank you
I replaced my WIFI card in my HP ProBook 650 g1 with an Intel WI-FI AX200 1600Mhz and it just worked without any patches or anything. For your HP ProBook it should just work straight up.
Hey, by doing this will I be able to connect to 5ghz networks?
Whether you can connect to 5ghz wifi determined by whether your wifi card supports it, so if you install a card that supports 5ghz wifi (which nearly every modern card does) than you can connect to those networks. I would recommend searching online whether the card yours came with stock supports 5ghz though, mine had the Intel AC-7260 which did. If yours should support it but you can't get 5ghz wifi to work, its probably either bad drivers, something messed up with your router, or you have bad signal strength, which can sometimes kill 5ghz connections but not 2.4
When I try to use flashrom i get these errors:
-"No EEPROM/flash device found"
- "Found Generic flash chip "unknown SPI chip (0 kB, SPI)"
I cannot make any dump..do you think is caused by the clip?
Thank you
Problem solved. My green ch341a with voltages switch wasn't good
Usually is the clip (or the type of connection you made) that does not sit properly on the eeprom.
Ffs… some of you guys need to out and touch GRASS. Seriously, get your head out of being obsessed with a bulky ThinkPad. It’s just a laptop that is the same looking as all the other friggin laptop sold.
Try this: Bring your good old T440p to your garden, open a beer and watch some videos on your dear Thinkpad sitting in the grass while reading funny comments written by grumpy farts. It’ll significantly lighten up your life, grandpa.
@@CRO-dr4si im just 9 year old and i use AI to help correct me write. i hate thinkpads stop bullying me
@@Skibbby-yes Cretin.
@@Skibbby-yes I agree your behaviour seems like a nine year old. Absolutely correct.