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    ThinkPad w530 - Sierra Wireless MC7700/MC7750 (GOBI 4000)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ToughBreaK, Mar 1, 2018.

  1. ToughBreaK

    ToughBreaK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I noticed the Lenovo website tries to say the MC7750 isn't compatible with the w530. I cannot see how this can be an accurate claim. The GOBI 3000 is almost -- identical. So which one of you fine members here decided to live on the wild side and slap a GOBI 4000 in their w530?

    While searching around I found this little guy. My next question would be, if the mc7750 can work in the w530, what are some opinions regarding cramming the antenna under the hood? Possible?

    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/GPS-Active-...-Male-Plug-Connector-1575-42-MHz/263422264589

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    I looks like it may fit rather nicely in the GPS port.

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    The info below was made for Toughbooks but I'm pretty sure the "Sierra Wireless Watcher Connection Manager isn't device specific.

    http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...s-wirelesscarrier-1+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

    So what do you think?
     
    ToughBreaK, Mar 1, 2018
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  2. Starlight5

    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @ToughBreaK is it whitelisted? If not, you'll have to defeat that first. AUX antenna usually works for GPS too. Given the sheer size of w530, I believe you will definitely find an option to cram it inside, if you need it. A compact Wi-Fi antenna should work for GPS too.
     
    Starlight5, Mar 2, 2018
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