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    Modding Internal GPS into m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by r34p3rex, May 12, 2008.

  1. r34p3rex

    r34p3rex Notebook Consultant

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    I'm a GPS fanatic and recently, i got my m1530 :D in the past, i've modded many PSP's with internal GPS using holux's sirfstar iii based gpslim 240. the receiver, when stripped down, is not much bigger than your average thumb.

    i have a few questions though..

    1) the m1530 has 3 mini-pcie slots right? i remember seeing a picture somewherebut i want someone to confirm this

    2) the gpslim 240 can work via bluetooth or mini usb. looking at the pinout for mini-pcie cards, pins 36 and 38 are USB D+ and D-.. is there any way to access these pins without soldering directly onto the connector? i was thinking a dummy mini pci-e card that fits inside the connector and brings out the pins in the form of solder pads.

    3) does anyone know if there are any unused +5v leads? i think the mini-pcie slot only has +3.3v and +1.5v leads

    thanks! :D
     
    r34p3rex, May 12, 2008
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