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    WTB: CF-29 MK5 WWAN Empty Sled

    Discussion in 'ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum' started by Mil3, Aug 30, 2010.

  1. Mil3

    Mil3 Notebook Consultant

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    I have MC8781 Sierra Wireless miniPCI WWAN module. I'm looking for an empty sled with the miniPCI slot to feed my CF-29 MK5.

    Can any one point me for one?
    Thanks :D
     
    Mil3, Aug 30, 2010
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  2. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Wonder if you could swap it into this one?

    Panasonic wireless cellular modem (CF-VEW29VG3)
     
    TopCop1988, Aug 30, 2010
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  3. Mil3

    Mil3 Notebook Consultant

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    nope, I have 2 of these they are the SB555. can't do it. Also, I have the EVDO REV A (w/out the SIM card slot) can't do it too.
     
    Mil3, Aug 30, 2010
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  4. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Hmmmm, why is this not in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum? Ohhhh Rick!!!... :D
     
    Rob, Aug 30, 2010
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    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    I'm looking for the same since 1 year, but no luck under 350$ :-(
     
    onirakkiss, Aug 30, 2010
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  6. Mil3

    Mil3 Notebook Consultant

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    Oops! Sorry Rick. Move me to the Buy/Sell/Trade forum pleaese :-D
     
    Mil3, Aug 30, 2010
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  7. Mil3

    Mil3 Notebook Consultant

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    In other words you say..."welcome to the club"? :D
     
    Mil3, Aug 30, 2010
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  8. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Moved... No sweat! I accidentally left a redirect for 1 month....
     
    Toughbook, Aug 30, 2010
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  9. Mil3

    Mil3 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, I hope we'll find me the sled in less than a month :D
     
    Mil3, Sep 1, 2010
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    Is your EVDO Rev A slot is also separate from the main PCB and interconnected by a ribbon cable? Or is it on one PCB alone. Let me know. Maybe I can help you figure it out.

    Or may be post a clear complete picture of the two type(disassemble if posible.)


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    ohlip, Sep 2, 2010
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  11. Mil3

    Mil3 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, here is the EVDO Rev A module. No sim card slot, has the gps location on board but no gps device.
     
    Mil3, Sep 3, 2010
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    Also, CDMA 3G Verizon & Sprint modules with sim card slot and no gps.
     
    Mil3, Sep 3, 2010
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  13. ohlip

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    The first photo above is not a REV A type. It is panasonic proprietary connector not a REV A. The REV A type connector is pcie connector which is universal.

    The second Sled photo is also with proprietary connector.

    It means you can't install any PCIE type module on it unless you find a separate pcb board with pcie type connector and swap it on your the second type sled interconnecting by a ribbon cable.


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    ohlip, Sep 3, 2010
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    Mil3, Sep 5, 2010
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