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    XPS M1530 + WWAN card + Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by deny_winarto, Sep 30, 2011.

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    deny_winarto Newbie

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    Hi,
    I was wondering,
    if i want to use simcard to use 3G internet on XPS M1530
    Which dell WWAN card should i buy?
    There seems to be various model there..
    I want to use it for GSM btw

    Also has there been any changes or mod to make it work under windows 7?

    I'd rather not go back to vista or xp :(
    Sorry if this has been asked but i can't find the answer to my question
     
    deny_winarto, Sep 30, 2011
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    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    The m1730 works on Win 7, my friend did it to his. I should imagine the 1530 would take 7 no sweat. Dell won't officially say it works, but it works.
     
    madmattd, Sep 30, 2011
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  3. deny_winarto

    deny_winarto Newbie

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    You mean installing WWAN card on M1730 works on Win7?
    Hmm ok which type of card does he use?
    5520 or 5500?
     
    deny_winarto, Sep 30, 2011
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    No, I meant the OS itself will work on the system fine. If you can't find Win 7 drivers, Vista ones ought to work. I thought you were thinking that Windows 7 itself would not work on the m1530. It will.

    As to the WWAN card, I have no idea what slot types are used there and what will work, sorry.
     
    madmattd, Sep 30, 2011
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  5. deny_winarto

    deny_winarto Newbie

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    Hmm but if you look up in ebay, alot of WWAN card seller says it can't be used on windows 7,
    it could be the card, but i haven't found the one that claims it will work on win7
     
    deny_winarto, Sep 30, 2011
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    deny_winarto Newbie

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    This is the wwan driver that i found from those ebay sellers

    Drivers and Downloads

    Installing this driver on my XPS M1530 (win7) gives me

    "Not a Dell Compatible System"

    Weird cause it says ok with win7 on its description
    Is it the driver?
    Can anyone help me find the one that's compatible with win7?
     
    deny_winarto, Sep 30, 2011
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    deny_winarto Newbie

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    Bump please help me,

    I just need to know if anyone has successfully used wwan card on win7 xps with m1530
     
    deny_winarto, Oct 1, 2011
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    thanhdiepts Newbie

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    Hi, I've been using m1530 with WWAN 5520 Sierra Wireless MC8781 on win7. If you need help, please contact via skype: ldtdiep or yahoo im: thanhdiepts1.
     
    thanhdiepts, Oct 2, 2011
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  9. deny_winarto

    deny_winarto Newbie

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    Thanks, i've added you on YM
    could you tell me which driver did you use?
     
    deny_winarto, Oct 3, 2011
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    Kevarmy1337 Notebook Enthusiast

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    5520wwan works with 1530 no probs
     
    Kevarmy1337, Oct 3, 2011
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