Arduino GSM Shield V1 (older version)+ Arduino uno

Hei am new to this forum. Was wondering if anyone had a solution for this older generasjon gsm shield (Quectel M10) connect via adruino uno. Can`t seem to get pass the simcard verification in the example code written by Tom Igoe.

NB: Noticed when mounted the GSM sheild on to arduino uno the TX and Rx pins of the gsm are connected to digital pin2 and 3 of the uno. Tried to connect a separate power sorce for the GSM sheild and the tx rx connecttly but still nothing. By the way the simcard is unlocked no pw.

Jonny