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    3G Sim in Dell 1558 ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by qmrneo, May 7, 2011.

  1. qmrneo

    qmrneo Notebook Consultant

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    Hi All, Can I use the internet using 3G sim in Dell Studio 1558 using sim slot under the battery. Or do I need a separate data card.
    -Thanks
     
    qmrneo, May 7, 2011
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  2. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    You need a WWLAN card too
     
    OneCool, May 7, 2011
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  3. qmrneo

    qmrneo Notebook Consultant

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    That's true OneCool. Yesterday I went through the Dell manual and found that I can insert a sim in my laptop. So I thought a 3G can also work.
    Then I contacted the Dell Support team, and they said it is possible, but while configuring the laptop during ordering, one have to add the WLAN to it. And mine laptop is not having that, so need to buy a external one.
     
    qmrneo, May 8, 2011
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  4. Jako

    Jako Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have internal aerials connectors tou can buy internal card on ebay, look for Dell 5540 but first check if you have the connectors inside. System with WWAN aerials will have 5 or 6 connectors inside.
     
    Jako, May 17, 2011
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    scaper28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    W855P this is the part number for the black chainlink cover with all optional aerials fitted as standard.


    I bought this one of ebay brand new for £35.00 posted last month
     
    scaper28, May 17, 2011
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