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Originally Posted by snipchip
Hi all,
I was just wondering if my Kindle PW2 would still boot without its WiFi chip.
Long story short, the place where I work does not allow any devices with wireless communication, so I'll have to desolder the Atheros WiFi module hiding under a can.
I have decent experience with reflowing, so I don't expect any troubles there, but I'm just wondering if the PW2 will boot without the WiFi module or if I would have to tinker with the firmware.
I've torn the device apart and have access to the back, just not sure whether I should proceed any further.
Thanks in advance.  |
Did you try adding the file named:
WIFI_NO_NET_PROBE
(no contents, no extension, all capitals)
to the top level of USB storage?
Then just keep it in Airplane mode.
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If that doesn't meet company requirements -
Just remove power from the Wifi chip, not the entire chip.
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If you take it apart - it might not ever boot.