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    Vaio TX650

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jcarter, Dec 21, 2005.

  1. jcarter

    jcarter Newbie

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    I am curious. Is there a way to remove the antenna from the side of the 650? I want to purchase one but I don't like that feature. Someone told me that it can be removed but the salesperson had no idea on how to do it. Does anyone know?

    Thanks...
     
    jcarter, Dec 21, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You can buy the TX651 which doesn't have the WLAN.
     
    Brian, Dec 21, 2005
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  3. toadtooler

    toadtooler Notebook Enthusiast

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    The antenna just pops right off and on. I tried it at the store.
     
    toadtooler, Dec 21, 2005
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  4. jcarter

    jcarter Newbie

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    Thanks.. I'll go try it out.
     
    jcarter, Dec 22, 2005
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  5. mattsmith0622

    mattsmith0622 Notebook Enthusiast

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    jcarter, were you successful in getting the antenna off of your TX? I'd like to do the same, but I'm curious how it worked for you first.
     
    mattsmith0622, Jan 2, 2006
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  6. toadtooler

    toadtooler Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm serious, just pull on it. Its designed to pop on and off.
     
    toadtooler, Jan 2, 2006
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  7. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    He's right, it can easily come on and off, though the one on the older T3XX series cannot. People say the antenna is easy to lose.
     
    Rahul, Jan 2, 2006
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  8. mhx

    mhx Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    i pulled mine out to... its a lil tought and it feels like your about to break it but its just sealed with a rubber gasket to keep it firm.
    PULL it will come

    try to pull it straight out
     
    mhx, Jan 3, 2006
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