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    T430 Second PCIE slot

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iostcat, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. iostcat

    iostcat Notebook Enthusiast

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    I try to install a wifi in the 2nd pcie slot (bottom next to the memory), but windows 7 don't detect it. Device Manager don't show any new hardware found, I have try 3 different wifi with the same result. Anyone know what is going on here? Is this slot reserve for specific devices only?
     
    iostcat, Aug 24, 2012
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  2. hmmwv

    hmmwv Notebook Consultant

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    That's for WWAN cards or mSATA SSDs.
     
    hmmwv, Aug 25, 2012
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  3. chenxiaolong

    chenxiaolong Notebook Geek

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    The technical reason is that the PCIE pins aren't soldered on the second slot. Since Lenovo only uses WWAN cards and MSATA SSD's in that slot, only the USB (wwan) and SATA pins are soldered.
     
    chenxiaolong, Aug 25, 2012
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  4. iostcat

    iostcat Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks!
    that was the explanation I needed.
     
    iostcat, Aug 26, 2012
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  5. chenxiaolong

    chenxiaolong Notebook Geek

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    No problem :) Glad I could help.
     
    chenxiaolong, Aug 28, 2012
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  6. exander77

    exander77 Newbie

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    Could it be made full pci-e slot by soldering additional pins?
     
    exander77, Jan 17, 2013
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  7. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Theoretically it might be possible, but practically, I'd say flat out no.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 17, 2013
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  8. exander77

    exander77 Newbie

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    Why do you think so?
     
    exander77, Jan 18, 2013
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