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    M11x SIM Card Issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by chryb900, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. chryb900

    chryb900 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I purchased an Alienware M11x two years ago and have recently installed a WWAN card, along with antennas. The card is a Dell 5530 Mobile Broadband mini-card. The drivers for both the card and the SIM reader are installed and appear in Device Manger without any issues. However, when I do insert a SIM card, Windows nor the Dell Connection Manager recognize it. I would appreciate anyone's help in this matter.


    Getting the drivers to work is a pain, but possible. I am willing to help others with getting their WWAN card drivers to work.
     
    chryb900, Jan 5, 2013
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Have you tried another SIM card?
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 7, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Have you tried using the Windows one? Does it work well or not?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 8, 2013
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  4. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Have you turned the card on?

    Push and hold the fn + wifi key. A window should pop up to allow you to turn on/off wifi, bluetooth, and wwan. Make sure wwan is turned on.
     
    ejohnson, Jan 8, 2013
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  5. NerdBoyDude

    NerdBoyDude Newbie

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    Do you mean your SD slot if so I know whats the problem is ?
     
    NerdBoyDude, Jan 8, 2013
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  6. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    He means sim card, like 3g internet over cell networks.
     
    ejohnson, Jan 8, 2013
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  7. Hero1711

    Hero1711 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for hijacking this thread. Is it possible to install a WLAN card to the WWAN slot on the M11xR1?
     
    Hero1711, Jan 9, 2013
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  8. ashwin1234

    ashwin1234 Notebook Geek

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    Nope, I have tried myself, and the wifi card isn't even detected in the Device Manager
     
    ashwin1234, Jan 9, 2013
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