Portege R500 with 3G - Instructions for SIM insertion

Question

I have a R500 Model PPR50E that I think has built in 3G. Howevere I can find no documentation on how to insert a SIM card. One of the other model seems to suggest that the SIM is inserted behind the keyboard. Can anyone point me at some instruction documentation please?

Answer 1

Unfortunately there is no documentation available. (Maybe in the user manual but if there is nothing then you won´t find anything)
Here are some instructions on how to exchange the SIM card on a portege R400, so I think since both machines are quite similar, the instructions should apply to the R500 too:
Perform the following steps to insert/remove the SIM-Card:
1. Shut the machine completely OFF. Make sure the POWER LED does not light.
2. Remove the AC-adapter, the battery and all attached cables/peripherals.
3. Open the Display.
4. Remove the keyboard cover by putting a small flat-blade screwdriver into the small pit on the edge of the cover and pulling it gently out.
5. Remove both screws which hold the keyboard down and turn the keyboard gently down. (Use a small cross-slot screwdriver to unscrew both screws).
6. To turn the keyboard down, take the upper end of the keyboard, pull it gently up and lay the keyboard with the keys downwards on the palm rest of your machine.
*ATTENTION:*
{color:#ff0000}+Do not touch the keys when turning the keyboard back. Make sure you hold the keyboard on both edges and lay it gently down on the palm rest!+
+The keyboard is connected to the machine with a flat-cable . Avoid pulling the cable out of the connector or damaging it!+
+Avoid dropping any objects (like paper clips, etc.) on the inside of the machine. A metal object could cause a short-circuit on the mainboard, which would lead to severe damage to your machine.+
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7. Search for the SIM-Card Slot on the upper right side of the machine.
8. Slide the locking mechanism of the SIM-Card Slot with the finger nails or a small object to the left to unlock it. (You can also use a small flat-blade screwdriver)
9. Pull the SIM-Card Slot gently up.
10. a) Insertion: Insert the card into the SIM-Card Slot. The metal chip of the SIM-Card must show upside.
b) Removal: Pull the SIM-Card out of the Slot
11. Turn the slot down and lock it by sliding the locking mechanism to the right.
12. Insert the keyboard by placing the clips on the bottom of the keyboard into the grooves on the top of the palm rest. Flap the keyboard gently down and fix it by screwing the screws into the designated holes. Make sure that no screw were dropped on the inside of the machine!
13. Install the keyboard holder on its position and push it down to fix it on its position.
14. Attach the AC-adapter, the battery and all cables/peripherals.
15. Activate you wireless device by pressing "FN+F8" when working under Windows.
*I must warn you, it´s on your own risk and if you do not feel comfortable with the installation procedure then bring the machine to an Authorized Service Provider, who can do the installation of the SIM card for you.*
Good luck my friend :)