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    SZ680 WWAN (European model)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by pdudas, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. pdudas

    pdudas Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    Does anybody knows what is the type of the builtin WWAN in the EU models?
    Novatel-Verizon-Sierra Wireless-other?

    I have SZ680 and located the WWAN connector on my pcb. It is below the connector of the optical drive connector.

    Is there any chance that I can order a wwan module and the needed parts (antenna, cables, etc) to have internal wwan in my notebook?

    Thanks in advance,

    Pdudas
     
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  2. Benjamin Chin

    Benjamin Chin Notebook Consultant

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    To be very specific, which country do you intend to use that SZ680 ?


    rgds.
     
    Benjamin Chin, Mar 8, 2008
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  3. pdudas

    pdudas Notebook Consultant

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    Planning to use in Hungary.
    3G (HSDPA, 2100Mhz AFAIK).

    I need a SP Lock free module with SIM card reader. I have working USB (Huawei E220) and Pcmcia (Option GT max) modems with SIM cards. Now I want an internal module into my SZ680.

    Maybe you can tell me if there is a hidden USB port on the SZ680's PCB.
    There is so much space below the palmrest (I managed to put the card reader in it (VGP-MCA20A), that I can install a full HSDPA modem above the optical drive (and below the palmrest). I only have to connect it to a Vaio wan antenna and an internal USB port. So: do you know hidden USB port inside the SZ?

    Where can I order parts for the SZ680?
     
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  4. Benjamin Chin

    Benjamin Chin Notebook Consultant

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    I suggest you direct such enquiries to Sony Hungary :

    Email : [email protected]


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    Benjamin Chin, Mar 8, 2008
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