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So my X301's F3507g mobile broadband card doesn't work with Windows 8 despite hours of trawling through the internet looking for a solution.

I see that newer X series machines are fitted with a F5321gw which is also described as a Mini PCI Express card. They are on eBay for £60. Would it be possible to fit one of these to my X301? Would it have to be a F5321gw that was designed for Thinkpad, or would a used one pulled from a Dell or HP work as well?

phil81uk wrote:... X301 ... Would it have to be a F5321gw that was designed for Thinkpad, or would a used one pulled from a Dell or HP work as well?

Regardless of whose F5321gw you install -- Lenovo/Dell/HP/others -- the X301 will need a modified BIOS to accept the card. Additionally, you may need to tape Pin-20 on the card so that it is not turned off at boot up. Read the PM (Private Message) that I sent you.

Have you tried this http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=107123 (third post) ?

Puppy wrote:Have you tried this http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=107123 (third post) ?

Great, that worked That must have been posted after I'd searched for a solution

EOMtp, appreciate the help. I was a bit scared if installing the modified BIOS, but probably would have given it a go with your advice.