On Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:58:14 +0200 Marek Behun kabel@blackhole.sk wrote:
Hello,
so I have tried to insert the COMPEX WLE900VX-7A wifi module (http://www.compexshop.com/product_info.php/cPath/104_105/products_id/452 ) into the wifi slot of ThinkPad X230 and X201 (since on X230 the wifi slot is for half-sized module only, I had to file out the bump that is on one side istead of the hole for the screw).
For some reason this module does not show on lspci on either of this laptops (with coreboot installed). On Lenovo 3000 N200, it does show up.
I'm using an atheros card as well on x201 and x220. It should work.
a) you're using WWAN slot and not WLAN (on some models wwan slot is a full mini-pcie, but on most it's just usb)
b) the slot is disabled in nvram - try to use nvramtool. If such a slot is disabled, the slot is hidden on pcie level, not sure if the power is cut as well.
Best, lynxis