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gps/wwan power draw?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:55 pm
by countrydrake
do these two cards draw power even if not actively used or not?
sorry if that question was a bit naive but I haven't found much online for some reason
thanks
Re: gps/wwan power draw?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:06 pm
by Rob
NO.
If they are disabled in the BIOS then they draw no power.
Thanks!
Re: gps/wwan power draw?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:09 pm
by interestingfellow
I agree with rob on the bios aspect. I have an aftermarket customtoughbooks gps in mine, and it stays powered up all the time (if my 29 is on, asleep, or powered off). It plugs into the same CN as the OEM card, but I don't know if it is using the same V+ pin or not.
The draw from the gps unit is nominal... dozens of mah at best, IMHO. realize, however, that I"m probably one of the least qualified people here to answer that question.
Good luck!
Re: gps/wwan power draw?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:55 pm
by countrydrake
heh thanks to both of you