Satellite P20-S203 internal bluetooth

Hi,
I've just checked under the modem board in my P20-S203 and there is place to install a bluetooth internal card. It should connect to the motherboard via a ribbon cable like the bluetooth module for the M200 series. However, I cannot find the exact part number for my computer anywhere...
Also, there are some P20 computers that already come with internal bluetooth installed. Which part number is applicable to my computer? I already have a bluetooth SD Card 2 and I am always afraid that I break it or loose it...
Kind regards
Fernando Birra

Hi,
I can not understand why you do not use your Bluetooth SD Card. If you have problem with small parts buy the bigger one. :)
Bluetooth PC Card (TDK) seems to be proper for your Notebook. The information you can find under http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > Products > Options & Accessories > Communications. Part number is PX1086E-1PCC.
Bye

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No it's ok Jayjay, I purchased this morning the right screwdriver (here in Greece these type of screws are called "French" or most internationally "torx" screws).
So I took away the cover above the fans, unscrewed the heat sink, removed the heat sink and together with that the cpu came up. I've now removed the old thermal grease and I'm ready to put the new one.
I like to mess around with things, I like to assemble and disassemble, I like to know how things work...but I also know, thanks to my personal experience, that there's no way not to make any damage when you mess around :) but that's ok with me, I' m used to it, as soon the pc will open once finished :D
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