RE: Installing Sierra Wireless MC7710 into Lenovo thinkpad T420s

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by murgav, Dec 14, 2012.

  1. murgav

    murgav MDL Novice

    Dec 7, 2012
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    Guys,

    Im thinking of getting t420s, but the critical condition for me is to be able to plug in Sierra Wireless MC7710,

    I know that its not on the whitelist, but lets just assume that I can patch BIOS and actually make it work, will be possible technically to plug in Sierra Wireless MC7710 into t420s?

    Is there a slot for it? And are there enough antenna cords for it as well?

    I've seen some screens and it seems that Wi-Fi card is using 3 antenna cords and there are only 2 spare whereas MC7710 requires 3 antenna cords?

    Could someone clarify please.

    Many thanks in advance !

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  2. murgav

    murgav MDL Novice

    Dec 7, 2012
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    Still looking for answer! Anyone ?
     
  3. tino007

    tino007 MDL Novice

    Feb 26, 2013
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    wwan blocked?

    I am expecting the same card in the next few days. It's not about the price: I got the card for very similar price as Lenovo sells similar cards. I want 7710 since it supports T-Mobile frequencies. The ones Lenovo sells (7700 and 7750 support AT&T and Verizon Wireless, respectively).

    I'm really pissed off at lenovo for doing this "whitelist" crap on their BIOS. WTF is that really for? We should be able to do ANYTHING we want with OUR laptops. They can only void warranty...