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    Easiest way to get WWAN 3g on my TZ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by asnboy1084, Apr 10, 2009.

  1. asnboy1084

    asnboy1084 Newbie

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    I have a Vaio TZ330E, it does not have any integrated WWAN. However I happen to come across a work provided plan that pays for wireless connect through AT&T 3G's plan. Can install the Integrated 3G WWAN myself? There is a place to put the SIM Card behind the battery... If so where can I purchase this?

    Or Should I just get a PC Express Card or an AT&T USB Connect Card?
    Anyone know whether a PC Express Card is better than the USB Connect?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    asnboy1084, Apr 10, 2009
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  2. Rachel

    Rachel Busy Bee

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    You need this part A1289820A and you can buy that part from Sony service sales.
    http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/index.jsp
    Of course as well you're going to need a 3g wwan card also.
    Your also going to need the antenna as well.
    Btw, if you do try and do this upgrade i would be interested in finding out if you actually do get it to work.

    I think it would be easier to go for an express card 3g card or a usb 3g dongle.
     
    Rachel, Apr 10, 2009
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    Hexus Newbie

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    Rachel, do A1289820A comes with ribbon cable or I need to purchase it separately? I cannot find p/n for IFX-477 ribbon anywhere :( Thanks!
     
    Hexus, Jan 26, 2010
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  4. Rachel

    Rachel Busy Bee

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    Hexus, no that part does not come with the ribbon cable. I ordered one of these from nexttronics before.
    183416011 FFC MBX168-IFX477
    http://www.theyservice.com/proddetail.php?prod=183416011
    I cancelled though as they never even shipped it to me after about 4 weeks.
    You though might want to confirm with them that is the correct part.
    You could try the Sonyservicesales website also.
    I ordered the wwan board so know that part to be correct that i gave.
    .
     
    Rachel, Jan 26, 2010
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