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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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PC Card checklist
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Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
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Make sure all cables are securely connected.
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Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality
control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is
available, try the card in that machine. If the card
malfunctions again, it may be defective.
Resolving PC Card problems
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
no longer work.
Check the PC Card status:
1
Click
Start
.
2
Click
My Computer
icon with the secondary button,
then click
Properties
.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3
Click the
Hardware
tab.
4
Click the
Device
Manager
button.
5
Double-click the
PCMCIA adapter
.
6
Double-click the appropriate PC Card.
The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties
dialog box, which contains information about your PC
Card configuration and status.