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    Install WWAN module?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by iBimmer, May 9, 2010.

  1. iBimmer

    iBimmer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Is it possible to buy and install the WWAN module in a VPCZ1?

    Mine is Core i7/8GB/256GB SSD/FHD.

    Cheers.
     
    iBimmer, May 9, 2010
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    iBimmer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone? Do you happen to know which module Sony uses?
     
    iBimmer, May 9, 2010
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    Rachel Busy Bee

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    Sony use a Gobi 2000 card in the VPC-Z.
    Getting hold of this card is a little tricky.
    You can see the problems that a forum member has here with a Acer unlocked Gobi 2000 card. Sony will charge a lot for this card as a spare part if and when it is sold through Sony spare parts etc.

    This is the thread i was referring to
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/son...i-2000-vpc-z11-not-just-any-card-will-do.html

    I don't know if Sony have the North American wwan daughterboard listed in the Sony parts store but check the part number of a model that did come with wwan.
    https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/index.jsp

    Other than the board you will need the antenna of course and the connection cable.
     
    Rachel, May 9, 2010
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    Hey cheers for the reply.

    I thought it would be easier that than. I'm gonna stick with iPhone tethering I guess.
     
    iBimmer, May 9, 2010
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