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    Can we add internal Mobile Broadband to XPS 16 ?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Bidule, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. Bidule

    Bidule Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys

    I ordered my system yesterday, and the internal mobile broadband is no longer available in Canada. Can i add it myself ? Aftermarket maybe ?
     
    Bidule, Jul 22, 2009
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    Yes you can add it yourself BUT! Dell tends to lock out 3rd party units from working so you have to use the Dell branded units.
    Check on ebay for wwan cards.
     
    BlackRussian, Jul 22, 2009
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    Can someone point me to a particular brand/model known to be working here in Canada ?
    Would this one work ? --> Unlocked Dell Wireless 5530 7.2Mbps WWAN HSDPA 3G Modul
     
    Bidule, Jul 23, 2009
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