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    3G sim card in M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sergiobaschi, Jun 17, 2009.

  1. sergiobaschi

    sergiobaschi Notebook Guru

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    Hello

    There is a place for 3G sim cards in the M1330s.

    Can I simply get a 3G sim card from any operator and put it in?

    The computer is bought in Sweden, if it matters.

    Many thanks,
    SB
     
    sergiobaschi, Jun 17, 2009
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  2. BlackRussian

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    People dont read the manuals these days...or do a search on the forum.
    Good day to you yes you can put any sim card in the slot you like.... BUT!
    1.You need a 3G modem to suit your network, to go in the WWAN bay next to your WiFi bay.
    2.Need software and drivers..
    3.Depends on your bios but only Dell branded WWAN cards will work.
     
    BlackRussian, Jun 18, 2009
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  3. laziepig

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    3rd party brand only works on bios A02.
     
    laziepig, Jun 18, 2009
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    Doesn't the WWAN card have to be unlocked in order to use your SIM card? WWAN specific cards can only work with specific SIMs.
     
    kanehi, Jun 18, 2009
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  5. laziepig

    laziepig Notebook Geek

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    if u had a dell 5510/5520/5530 i believe if u use generic software then u can use sims from any operator. for example if u got sierra mc8775 it's lock to certain operator but can be unlock easily which i did..
     
    laziepig, Jun 18, 2009
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    Sorry, but i have a Novatel Wireless Expedite EU850D working without problems in A15 and the others before. :)
     
    slpro, Jun 18, 2009
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  7. laziepig

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    if i'm not mistaken eu850d n eu870d are vendor's approved cards..
     
    laziepig, Jun 19, 2009
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