So, after more tinkering with the Sony VAIO P, I have successfully managed to mod the WWAN radio from EDVO-only to HSDPA!
I have documented the process with a how-to and some pictures…
Enjoy :)
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February 12, 2009 at 9:38 pm |
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February 12, 2009 at 10:09 pm |
Can we apply similar method to mod the Vaio Z HSDPA that is also locked to Verizon?
February 12, 2009 at 10:15 pm |
@Vaio Z
Perhaps:
- Is it equipped with the same WWAN radio (Gobi module that handles both CDMA and GSM/UMTS)?
- Is there space on the motherboard for a missing SIM holder?
February 13, 2009 at 12:25 am |
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February 13, 2009 at 3:01 am |
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February 13, 2009 at 3:18 am |
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February 13, 2009 at 5:31 am |
[...] accept limitations in her mobile gear, tnkgrl (who I was happy to meet recently) took her shiny new Vaio P and opened it up to both a soldering iron and a hacker’s toolkit. The end result is a new Vaio P with HSDPA [...]
February 13, 2009 at 8:14 am |
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February 13, 2009 at 8:52 am |
amazing work… bravo.
if only the unit was faster….
or I had some money to burn. It is a sweet unit, much sweeter with this mod.
February 13, 2009 at 10:30 am |
[...] Since there was no elusive SIM card slot found like there was on the HP Mini 1000, the modder had to solder in her own. So the hack is not for the faint of heart, but it’s confirmed working. Check out the how-to and some photos of the action. [tnkgrl] [...]
February 13, 2009 at 12:27 pm |
Awesome work ! Congrats !
I am in the process of buying the Japanese version with the 1.86 processor, 64 SSD and a Wlan/GPS from http://conics.net . The only issue is that the WLan comes locked for an European company and I would have to unlock it :( I will try your method after I get it (They will not ship it before March). The software part I can do without a problem, but hopefully they have the SIM card slot … (because I completely suck at soldering :( )
Again, awesome work !
February 13, 2009 at 12:31 pm |
[...] has concluded her Sony Vaio P by adding GSM support. We covered the switch to XP earlier, but this should work on Vista too. The Vaio P is sold in the [...]
February 13, 2009 at 1:15 pm |
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February 13, 2009 at 4:09 pm |
[...] has concluded her Sony Vaio P by adding GSM support. We covered the switch to XP earlier, but this should work on Vista too. The Vaio P is sold in the [...]
February 13, 2009 at 10:06 pm |
[...] has concluded her Sony Vaio P by adding GSM support. We covered the switch to XP earlier, but this should work on Vista too. The Vaio P is sold in the [...]
February 14, 2009 at 2:54 pm |
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February 15, 2009 at 8:37 am |
[...] Right, so integrated WWAN is awesome. But what’s not awesome is Sony’s decision to lock you down to Verizon Wireless on its ritzy new VAIO P. We’ve seen one team of investigators hack away in search of a SIM slot to no avail, but we should’ve known tnkgrl was the real lady for the job. Once again proving just how awesome she is, tnkgrl has not only modified the VAIO P to accept an AT&T SIM card, but she’s managed to get it working, host up the pictures to prove it and even provide a how-to guide enabling seasoned hackers to follow suit. Hit the read link for all the requisite details, but be sure you’ve got lots of spare time to give before taking this one on.Source [...]
February 15, 2009 at 9:10 pm |
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February 15, 2009 at 9:23 pm |
[...] Sony VAIO P – HSDPA mod — Tnkgrl of tnkgrl Mobile, has managed to unlock the VAIO P’s EVDO only 3G to allow for HSDPA as well; all it took was a $1 part and a bit of hacking. [...]
February 16, 2009 at 12:01 am |
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February 23, 2009 at 7:53 am |
where can I buy the sims60 push push sim connector online?
March 3, 2009 at 6:21 am |
WAY TO GO TNKGIRL!
Now if i just want to stop at the first half after unlocking it from Verizon. And NOT get into the soldering bit, can i then use it on ANY CDMA network in the world?
March 9, 2009 at 10:57 am |
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March 27, 2009 at 3:05 pm |
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June 21, 2009 at 10:33 am |
will this work for tmobile usa
September 12, 2009 at 4:50 am |
11 сентября – оказывается День граненого стакана) с прошедшим!
October 2, 2009 at 7:42 am |
Hi All,
I have Vaio TT with the same module.
I was able to apply the sotware hack with Vista (no need of XP downgrade) but I am not sure about the hw part.
I was trying to found some SIM emulation or some other software or external way to make it work with Vodafone or other provider.
Any ideas?
(I dont want to open it (it is brand new) and brake it.)
Thanks in advance
Regards
Vlad