Merlin XU870 HSDPA Modem Problem

I just installed a Novatel Merlin XU870 HSDPA Modem with Cingular wireless in my Intel Core 2 Duo and my pull-down icons at the top right are blinking. The icons seem to be cycling. It happens as soon as I plug the device into the ExpressCard 34 slot and stops when removed. Using Internet Connect I can connect to the internet using the card but the blinking continues.
I have uninstalled the Novatel drivers and reinstalled them - no difference. I have all of the current update from Apple.
I'm at a loss. Can someone help?
Thanks
MacBook Pro 15' and many more Mac OS X (10.4.9)

i had this problem when the update first went out. my solution was to uninstall the update and then install novatel's drivers.
recently novatel's drivers seemed to have uninstalled themselves (or at least they were not longer visible in the network system pref pane, even though the files were still in the system library) so i tried apple's solution again. still doesn't work.
HELLO APPLE IF YOU ARE READING THE MESSAGE BOARDS - PLEASE ADDRESS THE FACT THAT THE WWAN UPDATE DOES NOT WORK FOR THE XU870 ... THIS IS WIDESPREAD, SEE FOR EXAMPLE http://digg.com/apple/Donot_install_the_Apple_WWAN_Support_1_0update
how to uninstall apple's drivers:
- Remove the following files installed by the update:
/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/WWAN.menu
/System/Library/Extensions/IOSerialFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleWWANSupport .kext
/System/Library/Extensions/IOSerialFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleWWANVerizon .kext
/Library/Modem Scripts/WWAN Support
- To get to the 2nd and 3rd files you have to right-click or ctrl-click on the IOSerialFamily.kext and select 'show package contents'
how to install novatel's drivers:
http://www.novatelwireless.com/support/merlin-xu870-apple.html
good luck - this is a total pain. i hope apple is paying attention.

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