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    Dell 1420 "Sim Card" slot under battery?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Diversion, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Diversion

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    What's this used for? Does the laptop have a built in cellular modem or something?
     
    Diversion, Aug 22, 2007
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    I bet it's an easy way for Dell to "check" in batteries and whatnot. As in replacement, or putting it together.
     
    Waveblade, Aug 22, 2007
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    dell's have that sim card slot because there is an option for a cingular modem.
     
    shrimants, Aug 22, 2007
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    Ahh just as I thought.
     
    Diversion, Aug 22, 2007
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    So you can't use it to make phone calls or send messages? 'Caus that would be cool!
     
    hughhurst1990, Oct 30, 2007
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    The SIM slot is for the mini-pci data card from AT&T/Cingular, T-Mobile, or any other carrier that requires a SIM.

    As for voice, that's up to the data card, though, based on current cards, I wouldn't hold my breath. You can always use Skype or your favorite IM service since you're anyways online with the data card.
     
    Samuel613, Oct 30, 2007
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    use of sim card slot in dell laptop
     
    shailesh, Jun 3, 2008
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