Thinkpad P16s G3 WWAN whitelist removal

[jussi666]

Hello guys!

I bought a lenovo branded WWAN chard for this specific model and it's not accepting it. Maybe because this model doesn't have the antennas ready (only sim card slot).

I get error "1802: Unauthorized network card is plugged in"

I tried to remove the whitelist check with IDA Pro but this stuff is too advanced for me.

The network card is ThinkPad Quectel EM160R (SN GM13X4A9).

Could someone please create a BIOS without the whitelist for this model?

You can get BIOS from the installer if you select "extract only":
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-p-series-laptops/thinkpad-p16s-gen-3-type-21ks-21kt/downloads/driver-list/component?name=BIOS%2FUEFI&id=5AC6A815-321D-440E-8833-B07A93E0428C

I'm also trying to unlock that laptop model. I bought the WWAN card from AliExpress, which was cheap and had the FRU number, which is allowed, but it still shows as unauthorized.