Adding Msata slot to non 3g OLED vita

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Just picked up my first vita which is a 1000 with no 3g. Realized there is an SD card mod for the Msata slot on the 3g models. I also noticed that the non 3g models have the pins where the connector could be soldered. I'm wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to solder in an Msata connector in a non 3g model and have it work or is there a firmware limitation that disables the slot in non 3g models? Can this be gotten around? Not a huge deal if not, just like to tinker and seems like it would be easy enough to solder in a connector if it would actually work. Also, if I were to pick up the connector what is the correct height so I snag the right one.
 

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