A "stock" way to get 802.11n on MBP Core Duo?

Is there anyway to get something to upgrade my Core Duo MBP to 802.11n without using an external card or anything like that. I can handle working on the software side of things but not the hardware. Is there anyone that i can send it to to have them to the upgrade for me? Thanks a lot.

what about a third party company, would any of them
do it?
Hi, I'm an old Navy retired electronics technician and have been working on Macs since 1986 and am in the same boat as you. I have a 15" MBP that I have already taken apart once to install a larger Hard Drive and Williams procedure doesn't look all that more difficult. I have the card on order from Powermax and I expect to install it by the end of this week. If it works out for me and testing shows it works consistantly and if you are willing to trust me with your "baby" for the time it takes to install it and ship it back I would be glad to do the same for your machine for a small fee. If you are interested, contact me at my email [email protected]
MBP 15" Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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MacBook Pro, iMac and MacBook Users Now Get 802.11n Wireless

Another solution for 802.11n connectivity.
http://www.quickertek.com/news03052007.php
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Really...
I guess if you want it and can't DIY you will pay.
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Follow on: Text from the 9 July 2011 Verizon Tech Support Chat session:
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SOLVED!
Who in the world would have guessed??
Trendnet support provided this information:
<<Note: Due to chipset compatibility issues, if you choose WEP, WPA or WPA2-TKIP encryption this device may operate in Legacy Wireless mode (802.11b/g). You may not get 802.11n performance as these forms of encryption are not supported by the 802.11n specification. >>
I had used WPS2-TKIP, just by accident. I changed it to Authentication WPA-Auto and Cypher type auto, and now it works on 802.11n, as well as g!! Even on my Powerbook G3 and HP laptop.
Who would have guessed?

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Why you want to disable 802.11n data rates ?
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