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    SPRINT mini-pci WWAN modem on Z series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by drewdat, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. drewdat

    drewdat Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm trying to find out what model number is for the Sprint internal WWAN modem. I have the z540 which apparently does not come with this modem installed and would like to put it in. Does anyone have any information on this?
     
    drewdat, Nov 17, 2008
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    ron123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    z530 has this one, Expedite E725 3.1 Mbps PCI Express Mini Card Embedded Module
    novatelwireless.com
     
    ron123, Nov 21, 2008
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    ron123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am trying to get the built in GPS to work bun no sucsess, any help ?
     
    ron123, Nov 21, 2008
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    did you find a solution? I have just purchased a z540 and I thought it came with gps but I cant find it.
     
    ipXpert, Jan 31, 2009
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    jim_0068 Notebook Consultant

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    Make sure that there is space for it, i originally bought a Z540 ebb version and i mistakenly thought it had the WWAN and it didn't. I took it back and asked them if they could just install it, they called Sony and told me it had a different motherboard and that it couldn't just be installed and i had to order a different one.

    Now they could have lied to me but i'd just check to be sure.

    GPS only works when you have the WWAN card on and working
     
    jim_0068, Feb 1, 2009
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