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  crazy story: we wanted to upgrade my Girlfriend's R40 from a mini-pci 'B' card to a 'G' card. IBM wants $150 US for the card but you can get them at the local shop for $50. 'Great!' But when I put it in, the computer didn't boot. Turns out IBM has a Bios check for their cards only, and if you install a different one, the computer no workie. The gory details are here if you're interested:
  http://www.anisotropic.net/ibm_can_kiss_my_ass
  Call back and tell them you reinstalled the OS using their system restore thingie.
  If not, buy an IBM miniPCI card and replace it yourself. Takes about 10 minutes to get all the screws (which are clearly marked however).
  Just watch out for comment above – Thinkpad only take IBM genuine miniPCI cars "for security" reasons. Bleh. Get IBM part number and then buy it from one of online resellers.