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    WWAN and Simcards

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thatonealex, May 26, 2008.

  1. thatonealex

    thatonealex Notebook Enthusiast

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    If i order the WWAN verizon card (which is currently free on any $1200+ notebooks), where do i put the simcard in? Is it also unlockable so i can use it in europe or asia when im traveling?

    Also, does anyone know what the specs of the Verizon card are?
     
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    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    It's not based on GSM, so it doesn't have a simcard, I don't think...
     
    booboo12, May 26, 2008
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    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have a WWAN module but when I upgraded my RAM to 4GB I saw that I have a sim card slot.
    Since we are talking about WWAN, I have a question: where can I buy an after market WWAN module for my X61?
     
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    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    i think only AT&T cingular card can have simcard inserted in it and you need to unlock it to work(not confirmed though)
     
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    thatonealex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, so if you have the ATT one, where does the sim card go? I want to have 3G in my t61, and i plan to buy a Mini PCI modem for it(theres some cool ones which even have gps in it aswell). However they dont have simcard slots, which is why im asking.

    Could anyone take a picture of where they saw a simcard slot?
     
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    Rambler Notebook Consultant

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    hi,

    Ive got a T61 and have gone through the process of buying and installing a MC8775, sim card slot and the antenna kit.

    The sim card slot is a separate piece of hardware to the min pcie card. it plugs into the laptops motherboard and is mounted inside the case with on opening to the battery compartment.

    The sim card slot is located underneath the battery on the T61 series, so you need to remove the battery to insert the sim.

    In regards to buying a WWAN card you need to buy either a Lenovo branded card or hack the bios to get a non lenovo branded card to work. theres more info here if your interested http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=55837&sid=7a1d28e778cb5aa94d4e871868894a12

    I myself bought a lenovo branded MC8775 from lenovo spare parts.
     
    Rambler, May 26, 2008
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