[Q]WTF is on the left side of external sd-slot?

Gammelgustav

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The first time I´ve inserted my ext-sd in the slot I didn´t realised the little bigger (maybe 1.5cm) slot between the micro-sd slot.

There is a little sticker from ACER: "Warranty void if seal broken"
What the hell is under this sticker???

Anybody know without removing this and broke his warranty (why it is broken coz of this little slot??? is there the key for the nuclear bomb? )

 

FloatingFatMan

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That's just the slot for the SIM card on the A501 model. Universal case, y'know.

Don't put anything in there, it's just an empty socket. Your SIM will fall into the case if you try.

 

Gammelgustav

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yes I thought so too...but its too small for a sim i think...or do you maenm a microsim?
BTW: why is my warranty void if I´m just curious what is this?

 

FloatingFatMan

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I thought they stopped using the big SIMs years ago? I've not seen one in 5+ years...

As for the sticker, you invalidate your warranty because.. you removed the sticker!

I guess it's because you could stick things in there and damage the tablet.

 

disruptorx

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i hope some one would find a aftermarket SIM module that can be soldered into the tab in the future..

 

FloatingFatMan

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disruptorx said:

i hope some one would find a aftermarket SIM module that can be soldered into the tab in the future..

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Not many are gonna risk their brand new £450 toy anywhere near a soldering iron.

 

imonfire1358

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• Jun 11, 2011

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Probably works like the mattress police, you take the tag off your mattress and they invade your home and arrest you... You remove the sticker, you void the warranty and the Acer police invade your home and arrest you....

 

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xendrome

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Except the mattress tags say specifically "To be removed by Consumer only"

 

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sanaell

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• Jun 12, 2011

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Universal Case
it's for the 501 model with wifi/3G

and there is no hardware hidden supporting the 3G feature on the 500 model
- do not open
- do not remove
- do not try

unless you got
soldering skills
mini-pcie slot
sim slot
etc... Waste of time... better buy a 3G model or just tether with a 3G phone easy less risky and pay only 1 fee

 

imonfire1358

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xendrome said:

Except the mattress tags say specifically "To be removed by Consumer only"

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It was a thought anyway.

 

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anubis13

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Mine had no warning, just a grey sticker over the hole

 

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davea180

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I have a question...why do you have to use the term "WTF" when asking a simple question regarding something which is pretty much common knowledge.

Really? Learn some civility for gosh sakes.

 

erica_renee

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us warranty law

In the us opening this device will not void the warranty.but if you damage something by doing so will.and there is no reason to open this nothing serviceable or upgradeable inside.
I know this from owning a PC repair/retail store

 

Gammelgustav

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davea180 said:

I have a question...why do you have to use the term "WTF" when asking a simple question regarding something which is pretty much common knowledge.

Really? Learn some civility for gosh sakes.

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Coz I searched and searched and thought about...100 possibilities but wasn't sure.
Also...with this title I get more attention than maybe..."I have a question about something somewhere on our tab but it isn't necessary to answer"....

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