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Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:28 pm
by Tactmedic
So bought a Mk3 with a bios password thinking I could of reset it but no matter what tried it wouldn't work. I did plug my HDD from my Mk2 and it boots up to Win7 with no issues. So- I now have a Mk3 but it doesn't have WiFi :wtf:

I decided to use this as parts for now and swapped the Gobi card into my Mk2- It has no Sim so I will have to find a good deal so I can have G3 service (can I use any cell provider?). It also came with a spare battery (can i recondition it?) and 2GB of Ram (can I use it on the Mk2?). I will put the Mk3 away or use as a paper weight. :mad: :cussing: :help:

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 6:08 pm
by Tactmedic
UPDATE- had some time on my hands so swapped in the 2GB ram from the M3 into my Mk2- works great and can see an improvement in the Mk2 (I know have total of 4GB). going to research some more on the GOBI...

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:58 pm
by safn1949
Did the seller state it had a bios pass? If so.....welcome to the club,I bought 3 of the darned things once......once. If not then I would be raising the roof with him. The bios pass is unbreakable on mk2 and mk3.

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:02 pm
by Tactmedic
yes he did, I should of researched a bit more, I thought it could of been bypassed. It came with WWAN(sp?) card that I put on my Mk2 as well as 2GB ram. It boots up just fine just no wifi (I thnk its shut off in the BIOS)

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:05 pm
by safn1949
It is,you can use a pcimia card for wifi.

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:09 pm
by Tactmedic
safn1949 wrote:It is,you can use a pcimia card for wifi.
thanks for the info- think I am going to sell for parts on ebay
:mad:

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:54 pm
by safn1949
How much? And I just got a 300 hour mk3 :D

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:45 pm
by SHEEPMAN!
There are a cupla lads looking for parts on NBR. Screen and cables?

I have one of these with no mobo and will keep it intact....unless someone wants the complete enchilada. All it needs is a mobo and it's a KIT. ROFL

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:30 am
by safn1949
On the subject of parts....I deal with a guy here in MN who has several doa units he wants to sell,I'm talking to him on Monday and will have him email me a list.

Re: Live and learn...

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:11 pm
by Tactmedic
Just bought another Mk3 so will most prob be selling the Mk2 and use the other Mk3 for parts or sell it off too...

Hoping this next one comes as advertised :damnit: