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#291971 16-Dec-2021 17:12
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I've got a HP Probook 650 G8 for work, great little unit, but it has a slot on it that puzzles me.

 

 

 

 

According to the specs, this system has SD card support...... so I assumed this was it, as in MicroSD. But a MicroSD card does not fit - the slot is not wide enough. Its about 2mm off.

 

So if this is not the supposed SD slot, where is it and what is this ? :D

 

 

 

 





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  #2833613 16-Dec-2021 17:15
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Are you sure you're not trying to insert it sideways? 🤣





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  #2833617 16-Dec-2021 17:20
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It is a Sim Card Slot for optional LTE connectivity. Looks like your one may have it.





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  #2833619 16-Dec-2021 17:29
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Yeah, as above.

 

I'm not sure they have an SD slot?





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  #2833620 16-Dec-2021 17:30
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michaelmurfy:

 

It is a Sim Card Slot for optional LTE connectivity. Looks like your one may have it.

 

 

If it didn't have it I'm pretty sure there would be a cover over that slot. 





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  #2833621 16-Dec-2021 17:46
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Bugger.... REALLY need a SD reader :D 

 

Guess I'll be visiting Mightyape tomorrow to pick one up :)

 

 





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  #2833623 16-Dec-2021 17:49
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If you really needed a SIM slot, it would have been a micro SD slot.





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The symbol is definitely for a SIM.  It may or may not have a WWAN Module.  Some models have a SIM Tray, others are direct insert.  There may also be a blanking insert if it is not WWAN ready.

 

SD slots are very similar but will have "SD" or "Micro SD" printed beside it.

 

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