I thought it might be interesting to document my adventures in modifying my laptop to include a RFID/NFC reader. If you want to do this, I take no responsibility for any damage and you will void the warranty of your device.
Ultimately, I want to use any key / implant on my laptop like I would on my phone, i.e. wireless (although having a transdermal USB interface implanted would be wild, I prefer the conservative option). However, my trusty Lenovo Y50-70 does not have an included NFC reader, and I don’t feel like carrying a USB dongle around.
I chose this reader because I know it works with my software and hardware and also because of its slim height. Originally, I planned to install it between the existing 2.5’’ drive and the laptop shell, but the reader was not able to read anything with the drive behind it due to drive EMI or reflective self-interference.
The NFC reader generated quite a bit of heat, which is dissipated using thermal pads into the case of the laptop. However I turn it off when I don’t use it to converse power using the small switch.