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[Pilgrimsmaster]

PROJECT

Intergrated NFC reader into a laptop

NFC reader in an old ThinkPad palmrest

Inspired by the wonderful work of @StarGate01, I decided to undertake a similar project, and install a reader into my ThinkPad X230, in place of the pc card slot. Mine was much less invasive, though the fit is a bit less than optimal. All I used was: An ACR122U A Mini PCIe to USB adapter A ferrite sheet …and some basic tools; a soldering kit, a bit of electrical tape. The materials, before hacking away at them: [2024-02-01-11-38-07-299] Stripped the case off the reader [2024-02-01-19-05…