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    Sony VGNAW360J R11 Dial-Up plugged

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tgleeman, Dec 31, 2009.

  1. tgleeman

    tgleeman Newbie

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    Hello Group,

    My Sony VGNAW360J has the R11, dial-up, jack plugged up.

    Can it be made functional? See http://i50.tinypic.com/6z97h1.jpg

    Happy 2010.

    Tom
    San Diego, CA
     
    tgleeman, Dec 31, 2009
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  2. jeremysdad

    jeremysdad Notebook Evangelist

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    Should be easy, if you can find a compatible modem to install. *Not a modem/dial up expert, but *in theory* it should be simple.
     
    jeremysdad, Dec 31, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The port seems to be deliberately plugged, which may mean that the computer doesn't have a functional modem to begin with. This is increasingly common on new models since fewer people are faxing or using dial-up internet. You could try removing the cover, but its likely not functional.
     
    Bog, Dec 31, 2009
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  4. jeremysdad

    jeremysdad Notebook Evangelist

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    Thus my comment regarding finding a compatible modem to install: "Should be easy, if you can find a compatible modem to install. *Not a modem/dial up expert, but *in theory* it should be simple."

    I would think that if the port is plugged, then there is no modem there to begin with.
     
    jeremysdad, Dec 31, 2009
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Most new models have an integrated modem if they have a modem at all.
     
    Bog, Dec 31, 2009
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  6. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    get an external USB modem then... if u don't have an internal one...
     
    sean473, Jan 2, 2010
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  7. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    lol.. mine doesn't even have a plugged hole. I'm SOL if I absolutely need a modem. (for whatever reason)
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Jan 2, 2010
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