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    which wwan gobi card to use on w8?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by tnatna, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. tnatna

    tnatna Newbie

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    Hi currently i have a wwan card on my hp 2730p tablet. can i transfer it to my panasonic w8 for use? if not, can someone advise me what gobi card i should buy and perhaps where i can order online? thanks a lot!
     
    tnatna, Mar 23, 2011
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    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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  3. cyrilng

    cyrilng Notebook Geek

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    Welcome to the World of the Toughbook W8 bro. :)
     
    cyrilng, Mar 28, 2011
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  4. theoak2

    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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    If anyone ordered the W8 with the WWAN, maybe they would be so kind as to look at the WWAN card and tell us the model numbers, or whatever numbers are etched onto the card?

    It only involves removing the 2 rubber bumpers, and the 2 screws under them. ..........Pretty please!
     
    theoak2, Mar 29, 2011
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    I'm not sure if there is a generic gobi card that can be installed but the one branded for panasonic is W8GOBIFU
     
    mrzee, Mar 29, 2011
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    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Since this unit is new. You can install gobi 2000 but make sure its unlock.

    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Mar 30, 2011
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  8. tnatna

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    thanks for all the replies!
     
    tnatna, Apr 2, 2011
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