Loose PCI slot? Not Sure.

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Hello, I am trying to re-install a wireless PCI card on an
old Dell laptop with Win2000 on it. Unfortunately, the
computer won't recognize the card... won't give it power
or anything. If I move around the card, it will connect
for a second or so... is there any way to tighten the
screws or something on the laptop so the card will work?
Or do I simply need to buy a new card? I have a wired card
that works.. strange. Any help greatly appreciated.

 

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Unless you really know what you are doing, I'd take it to a Dell Service
Center. Opening a notebook isn't much fun. A new card isn't likely to
help, it sounds like it's a loose PCMCIA slot itself that is the problem.


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Cari
(MS-MVP Printing & Imaging)

"Venessa" <neocissima@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:337801c55a7b$9004d440$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Hello, I am trying to re-install a wireless PCI card on an
> old Dell laptop with Win2000 on it. Unfortunately, the
> computer won't recognize the card... won't give it power
> or anything. If I move around the card, it will connect
> for a second or so... is there any way to tighten the
> screws or something on the laptop so the card will work?
> Or do I simply need to buy a new card? I have a wired card
> that works.. strange. Any help greatly appreciated.
>