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    Install of MC8775 on X200S - non-Lenovo

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lair12, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. lair12

    lair12 Newbie

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    Ebay has a Sierra Wireless MC8775 for $40 that is branded HP. Can I do the install talked about in this forum with this unit? Any potential problems not being a Lenovo branded one?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-HS2300-SIERR...temQQimsxZ20090807?IMSfp=TL090807159004r30576

    Also, is GPS built in to this? I was looking to get a Globalsat bluetooth receiver for my laptop based Streets & Trips, but would pass if this also had GPS.

    Finally, do you know what carrier's this unit works with if I can get it up and running? My choice would be verizon as they seem to have a daily use plan I might use.

    Thanks.
     
    lair12, Aug 17, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    It will not work. Both HP and Lenovo whitelist their own WiFi cards, so you can only use Lenovo-branded cards on Thinkpads. On eBay, you will have to look for a WiFi card that has "Lenovo" in the description.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 17, 2009
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