Hey guys, when I was reading about the new Lenovo x120e, I was excited that they mentioned having a WiMax option for these new net/not/note books. Well, turns out that was for different models in the thinkpad lineup. I want me some built-in WiMax goodness though, so I'm here for a wee bit of help. Intel 5350s can be had for around $80, which is fine by me, but it looks like two issues could pop-up during installation:
1) USB Link may be absent on connector pin out for PCIe slot. I doubt this is the case, it's a brand new laptop. Anyone know?
2) Looks like I could get boot blocked, as the FCC frowns upon self installs of these without their seal of approval. Anyone know if I'll encounter a BIOS whitelist boot block on this thing?
Also, I'm not really sure of the best route to go for the card. I know this is an ultraportable, but I would imagine there is room for a 5350. Does anyone have a x120e that's willing to check? Do I need a 6350? Basically, half PCI-E or PCI-E? Can't really see any advantage to getting a 6350 unless I need it, but brackets do exist for half PCI-E to PCI-E, so if I'm missing some great advantage between the 5350 to the 6350 let me know.
If it isn't obvious, I'm just a DIYer who can use Google to figure stuff out. So if this is going to involve soldering a resistor onto a brand new board to overcome the USB Link thing or something I'm out. If you do know the answers to questions one and two though, and also have a WiMax connection you'd like built into your x120e, then I'll make an excellent guinea pig.
Hopefully you guys can advise me... I'm liable to just give this a go and see what happens otherwise, and that may not end well.
1) USB Link may be absent on connector pin out for PCIe slot. I doubt this is the case, it's a brand new laptop. Anyone know?
2) Looks like I could get boot blocked, as the FCC frowns upon self installs of these without their seal of approval. Anyone know if I'll encounter a BIOS whitelist boot block on this thing?
Also, I'm not really sure of the best route to go for the card. I know this is an ultraportable, but I would imagine there is room for a 5350. Does anyone have a x120e that's willing to check? Do I need a 6350? Basically, half PCI-E or PCI-E? Can't really see any advantage to getting a 6350 unless I need it, but brackets do exist for half PCI-E to PCI-E, so if I'm missing some great advantage between the 5350 to the 6350 let me know.
If it isn't obvious, I'm just a DIYer who can use Google to figure stuff out. So if this is going to involve soldering a resistor onto a brand new board to overcome the USB Link thing or something I'm out. If you do know the answers to questions one and two though, and also have a WiMax connection you'd like built into your x120e, then I'll make an excellent guinea pig.
Hopefully you guys can advise me... I'm liable to just give this a go and see what happens otherwise, and that may not end well.
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