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    DV2000 PCMCIA slot

    Discussion in 'HP' started by eoin, Jan 26, 2007.

  1. eoin

    eoin Newbie

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    I recently bought a new PCMCIA sound card for my dv2000 but when I tried to insert it, I realised that there was some kind of holder for the remote control that came with it, that was preventing it from being inserted fully. I'm just wondering is it possible to remove this holder so that it is just a normal PCMCIA slot. if so is it difficult?
     
    eoin, Jan 26, 2007
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello and welcome.

    I am so sorry to tell you, but that PCMCIA card will not work, because the slot isnt PCMCIA, its ExpressCard54. So it wont work. And before you ask, there is no ExpressCard to PCMCIA adapter. I would recommend that you return it asap.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jan 26, 2007
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  3. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    The dv2000 does not feature a PCMCIA slot.

    The slot you are referring to is an ExpressCard 54 slot.



    Edit:

    NetBrakr beat me to it.

    =P
     
    JM, Jan 26, 2007
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  4. eoin

    eoin Newbie

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    Thanks guys, thats what I thought too, but I emailed HP and they assured me it was a PCMCIA compatible slot.

    That clears that up anyway, I'll return the card asap.
     
    eoin, Jan 26, 2007
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  5. JadedRaverLA

    JadedRaverLA Notebook Deity

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    HP said it was PCMCIA compatible? (sigh) They need to train those techs better.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Jan 26, 2007
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  6. otakuoverlord

    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, that's really sad about HP telling you it was PCMCIA... That's what you get from lackluster training and outsourced (third-party US or abroad) support. Morons.
     
    otakuoverlord, Jan 26, 2007
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