How to enable the HP Mini 1000′s 3G modem

If you’ve picked up an HP Mini 1000 netbook recently, there’s a chance it’s got a 3G modem hidden away beneath the cover. But HP hasn’t enabled the modem so you can’t get online with your 3G wireless connection without installing the proper software – which a member of the Pocketables Forums was kind enough to post a link to.

It’s not clear that all HP Mini 1000 ship with this modem. But odds are if you see a SIM card slot when you remove the battery, all you need to do to get online is install the HP 3G utility and insert your SIM card. Well, that and have a wireless broadband data plan.

Posted on Monday, November 24th, 2008, 10:25 am by Brad Linder

Brodie

So does that mean there's a chance there's 3G hidden in the NC10 too?
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Brodie

So does that mean there's a chance there's 3G hidden in the NC10 too?
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Issac Bundge

Well, this is something that I did not know! I just bought one of these computers and after reading your article, I opened her up and enabled the modem. I live in Portland and I use Clear wireless internet (http://www.clear.com) which gives me wireless internet throughout the greater downtown Portland area but by enabling my computers 3G modem, I’ll be able to surf the net while I’m away.
http://nasaruddinhamzah.blogspot.com/ nasasuke

nice .. i love to buy HP Mini .. with this additional 3g modem .. it's gonna be great
Ernie

Hi, is the sim card easy to take off? i mean, once you put it in, seems like there is no way to take it out.. or was it me who hasn't figured out the way to. Can anyone help and teach me how?
marvz

dude you just have to push it just like a regular card reader and viola!! sim card out!!!

marvie here frm the Flipin Philippines
Jay-R

@Marvz

Hi there. Do you know a store here in the philippines where they sell a wwan card (like sierra wireless, etc.) ? I've been searching for that for more than 2 months now but to no avail. Thanks
jc

dude, napagana mo na ba yung 3g sim slot ng hp1000 mininote? paturo naman
Ernie

IC, Thanks man
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kobby

my toshiba satellite has a sim slot beneath my battery. is it possible to slot in a sim card so i can access the internet?
nean

hey flag… I'm from philippines also. can you teach me how to activate the “3Gness” of my HP mini?? please???
nean

hey flag… I'm from philippines also. can you teach me how to activate the “3Gness” of my HP mini?? please???
Dj Joey_smile

how about Hp mini 210-1000?
my netbook hp mini serie 210-1000.

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