Broadcom ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0 driver download and installation

ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0 is a Bluetooth for Windows hardware device. This driver was developed by Broadcom. The hardware id of this driver is USB/VID_0A5C&PID_217F; this string has to match your hardware.

1. How to manually install Broadcom ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0 driver

1. Download the setup file for Broadcom ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0 driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.6.0.8100 dated 2012-04-26.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control (UAC) is started then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.6 stars out of 23411 votes.

2. Using DriverMax to install Broadcom ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0 driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you find the Broadcom ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0 driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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