HP Elite book 745 g3 sim card slot

[pakie]

Hi , Does anyone know if my elitebook allows me to use an WLAN card? Im hoping to use a data sim card to browse the internet without using a phone or cafe hotspot.  It downloads the WLAN intel driver ok but does not install the file

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Like 90% of the other EliteBook 745 G3s out there, your notebook doesn't have the required WWAN adapter that is needed to connect to a cellular network.

That was and is an expensive option in HP notebooks.

All the SIM card does is authorize you to use your specific cellular provider's network.

In order to connect to a cellular network, your notebook must have one of the supported WWAN adapters that are listed in chapter 3 of the service manual present and working in the device manager under the Network Adapters section.

HP EliteBook 755 G3 Notebook PCHP EliteBook 745 G3 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

HP lt4120 LTE/EVDO/HSPA+
HP hs3110 HSPA 

I have no doubt that you will not find either of those devices listed there.

[pakie]

Thanks Paul-really helpful..

[pakie]

is it possible to instal an  WWAN adapter in a HP Elitebook 745 G3 ? Is it worth the price or does anyone know if it actually works ? - in order to enable a data sim card to the machine. If so which WWAN is best for Europe ? 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Open up the notebook and make sure that the required WWAN antenna wires are present where the WWAN card goes.

The WWAN card removal and replacement procedure can be found in chapter 5 of the service manual.

If the antenna wires are there, either card should work in Europe, but I believe that the HP lt4120 LTE/EVDO/HSPA+ WWAN adapter is a newer model than the other one.

You should be able to find either card on eBay. 

Search by the HP WWAN part numbers that are listed in chapter 3 of the service manual.

You can only install one of the cards listed in the manual and it must have the HP part number on it, or it will most likely not work.

[pakie]

Thanks again Paul-top advice

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

Cheers,

Paul