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    Is the ExpressCard/54 compatible with ExpressCard/34

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kahlel7, May 31, 2007.

  1. kahlel7

    kahlel7 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi. Does the ExpressCard/34 slot support an ExpressCard/54 ?
     
    kahlel7, May 31, 2007
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  2. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Nope. It won't fit. Although the connectors are identical, the width of the slots are different.
     
    sesshomaru, May 31, 2007
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    No-a 54 can support a 34 but not the other way around. :(
     
    vespoli, May 31, 2007
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  4. CanadianDude

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    i wish i had the 54
     
    CanadianDude, May 31, 2007
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  5. Thinkpad Man

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    Looks like another "Rocket Scientist" and "Planned Obsolescence" at work... :rolleyes:
     
    Thinkpad Man, May 31, 2007
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    Dell_6400_fan, May 31, 2007
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