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    Dummy Expresscard reinsertion?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Digiti, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. Digiti

    Digiti Notebook Enthusiast

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    I pressed the little spring loaded button that releases the plastic dummy expresscard. Now I do not know how to reinsert and lock it into position.Can anyone help please? [​IMG]

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    Digiti, Jul 30, 2007
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  2. usapatriot

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    Push it back in?
     
    usapatriot, Jul 30, 2007
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    pull it out then push the release button until it locks and then reinsert it
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    jim6172, Jul 30, 2007
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  4. dc74

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    Pull out the dummy card and put it aside. Push the button ALL THE WAY IN with your pinky, it will click back in place. Then reinsert the dummy. BTW, this had me stumped for a couple of minutes when I first got my laptop too!
     
    dc74, Jul 30, 2007
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  5. Digiti

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    Thanks for the help that fixed it. I feel rather dumb today!
     
    Digiti, Jul 30, 2007
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    Don't beat yourself up over it. I went through the same ordeal. I'm willing to bet most of us have done it.
     
    bob_blawblaw, Jul 30, 2007
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    yeah, it took me a while with my old inspiron too
     
    Jdban, Jul 30, 2007
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    lol...i remember that happened to me and i thought i broke it, i was pissed of at myself.
     
    Duke2007, Jul 31, 2007
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    Yeah, it does kinda look broken when it's sticking out like that. I thought the same thing, it was like "Damn, I've had this thing for 2 minutes and I've already busted part of it!" I was almost thinking of just breaking it off 'cause it just looked stupid sticking out like that! :p
     
    dc74, Jul 31, 2007
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  10. offbase

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    I go through it every time I buy a notebook. I never use it, and never remember how to reset it.
     
    offbase, Jul 31, 2007
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