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‎11-29-2020 02:13 PM - edited ‎11-29-2020 02:16 PM

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Product: ZBook 17 G5
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi everyone,

 

I got a new Laptop from the company I work for and as you can remove the back plate without tools, I had a look whats inside. What I noticed is that the WLAN module is missing and the antenna cables are just lying there. The funny thing is that I am able to connect to wifi anyhow. Can you enlighten me what kind of hardware they use instead?

Before you ask: Yes I am really connected to my Wifi and LAN nor WWAN. The slot for the SIM card is empty.

 

The laptop is a ZBook 17 G5 I think.

 

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Thank you for your help!

Philipp

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‎11-29-2020 04:34 PM

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Hi:

 

What is missing is the optional WWAN adapter for mobile broadband using a SIM.

 

The antenna cables connect to the WWAN adapter.

 

The WIFI adapter is an integral part of the motherboard.

 

Below is the link to the service manual.

 

h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06252835

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‎11-29-2020 04:34 PM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

What is missing is the optional WWAN adapter for mobile broadband using a SIM.

 

The antenna cables connect to the WWAN adapter.

 

The WIFI adapter is an integral part of the motherboard.

 

Below is the link to the service manual.

 

h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06252835

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‎11-30-2020 02:21 AM

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That makes sense! Thank you for your reply.

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‎11-30-2020 07:00 AM

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You're very welcome.

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