How to Uninstall Novatel on a Mac
The wireless Novatel modem uses a cellular connection to allow a Mac computer running the 10.6 version of the OS X operating system to access the Internet. No longer using the modem leaves a number of operational files from the Novatel program in OS X. Removing these files will save space on your hard drive as well as eliminate any chance of their interfering with any software being used on a different modem in the future. The procedure to uninstall the Novatel software is straightforward and will not damage the OS X operating system once done.
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Instructions
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Disconnect the Novatel modem from the Mac if you have not already done so. Turn the Mac on. Wait for the desktop to appear.
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Select the "System Preferences" drop-down menu from the "Apple" menu at the top of the screen. Select the "Network" icon from beneath the "Internet & Network" tab on the window that appears.
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Click on the "Novatel" setting in the left column of the window that appears. Click the "minus (-)" button beneath the "Novatel" setting. Click the red button at the upper-left corner to close the window.
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Double-click on the icon of the main hard drive to open its window. Double-click on the "System" folder that is inside to open its window. Double-click on the "Library" folder inside of the "System" folder to open its window. Double-click on the "Extensions" folder inside of the "Library" folder to open its window.
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Scroll down to "NovatelWireless3G.kext." Drag the file to the Trash. Scroll down to "NovatelWirelessFilter.kext." Drag the file to the Trash. Click the red button at the upper-left corner of the window to close the window.
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Empty the Trash. Restart the Mac.
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