[SOLVED] PCMCIA &amp;amp;amp;quot;Extender&amp;amp;amp;quot; to make use of both slot

01-01-2007, 09:32 AM

I have a Thinkpad with 2 PCMCIA slots, but I can't fit 2 cards because they are too thick (the wireless card antenna and the firewire card ports). Is there any way to "extend" one of the cards out from the slot so that I can hook it in (only need it at home)?

Thanks!!!

ceri sheeran · 01-01-2007, 11:38 AM

Hi,

I've seen this asked recently on another forum.

No solution was offered.

What features do the two PCMCIA cards you wish to use offer or provide.

There are combination PCMCIA cards available these days offering more than one feature. Combination PCI cards for desktops have been around for a whjile, they are now creeping into the latop market.

You might also consider a docking station if one is available for your laptop. This may help with additional USB ports.

You may also be able to add the missing feature by means of a USB device.

hth

Ceri

dre43jun · 01-01-2007, 12:11 PM

I use a USB 2.0 card and my wireless card to use both i found a USB wireless card then I can use that in my USB 1.1 and my USB 2.0 card in my PCMCIA

**TheMatt** · 01-01-2007, 02:35 PM

You could pick up a USB/Firewire hub like one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817111969
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817111469
You just need an available USB port.

01-01-2007, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
mlewis2k@hotmai Guest Posts: n/a OS:	[SOLVED] PCMCIA &amp;amp;amp;quot;Extender&amp;amp;amp;quot; to make use of both slot I have a Thinkpad with 2 PCMCIA slots, but I can't fit 2 cards because they are too thick (the wireless card antenna and the firewire card ports). Is there any way to "extend" one of the cards out from the slot so that I can hook it in (only need it at home)? Thanks!!!

01-01-2007, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
ceri sheeran Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 285 OS: WINXP	Hi, I've seen this asked recently on another forum. No solution was offered. What features do the two PCMCIA cards you wish to use offer or provide. There are combination PCMCIA cards available these days offering more than one feature. Combination PCI cards for desktops have been around for a whjile, they are now creeping into the latop market. You might also consider a docking station if one is available for your laptop. This may help with additional USB ports. You may also be able to add the missing feature by means of a USB device. hth Ceri Last edited by ceri sheeran; 01-01-2007 at 11:39 AM.

01-01-2007, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
dre43jun Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: northeast US Posts: 35 OS: xp My System	Same problem I use a USB 2.0 card and my wireless card to use both i found a USB wireless card then I can use that in my USB 1.1 and my USB 2.0 card in my PCMCIA

01-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	You could pick up a USB/Firewire hub like one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817111969 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817111469 You just need an available USB port. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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