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    T400 is not reading my sim card

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by drekce, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. drekce

    drekce Newbie

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    I have the ATT WWAN card in my T400, but whenever I try to connect via the access manager or use the GPS app the system reports that the sim card is not inserted. Am I supposed to pull that plastic tab out of the sim card slot? I didn't think so, because it looks like that is wha tis used to remove the card. Anyone have any problems with this?
     
    drekce, Oct 17, 2008
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    drekce Newbie

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    No one has any ideas?
     
    drekce, Oct 18, 2008
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    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    You are right, plastic tag is to help pull the sim out. Try a different sim card and see if that works. Also, is the sim properly activated? you can check this by putting in your phone. Another thing, do you have a data plan activated on it?
     
    Parijat, Oct 18, 2008
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    mikec Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm having this problem too.

    It used to work fine, now it stopped recognizing SIM. It says SIM not inserted, even when one is in there.

    I've tried different SIMs, same result.
     
    mikec, Oct 23, 2008
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    drekce Newbie

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    This has nothing to do with whether the sim is activated or not. The GPS app requires that a sim be in place, but it doesn't have to be activated. Either way, I did test with the stock (unactivated) sim, and one from my BB. Neither could be read.
     
    drekce, Oct 23, 2008
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    drekce Newbie

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    Just to update this thread...I had to send my laptop in for repair for another issue, but had them look at this as well. I am assuming that they are going to change the sim card reader.
     
    drekce, Oct 23, 2008
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    mikec Notebook Evangelist

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    Yikes...I hope that's not the case with mine. Sending it in for repair would be a pain.
     
    mikec, Oct 23, 2008
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