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    PCMCIA to USB 2.0 Port 480M Inside Hide requirements

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by TheSpiritOfRadio, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. TheSpiritOfRadio

    TheSpiritOfRadio Notebook Consultant

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    I haven't been able to find the answer to this question so far. Maybe I didnt search hard enough. but will this work in my CF-28 mark1? because on the ebay add it says requirements PCMCIA Type II slot. how do I know if my mark 1 has the proper slot?
    thanks for the feedeback
     
    TheSpiritOfRadio, Jul 6, 2012
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  2. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    Has to work. But most of these adapters are not very stable. Can't recommend them.
    Even tried USB 3.0 adapter - it becomes very hot. Old USB 2.0 was glitchy too.
     
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  3. MasterBlaster2039

    MasterBlaster2039 Notebook Evangelist

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    If I were you, I would store an normal USB 2.0 PCMCIA card wrapped in a plastic bag or so (to prevent electric shortcuts), inside the media-pocket of the CF-28.

    When you need the USB 2.0 card, simply take it out of your media pocket and insert it into the PCMCIA slot.

    Yep. Leave the DVD/CD-rom at home or in a laptop bag.

    I myselve do this most of the time. I have several USB 2.0 pcmcia cards that have the bulby end. The card you mentioned in this link is indeed an Ake card or something similar. They seem to have a rather hight fault rate. Some get way too hot, some even damage your CF-28/CF-29.
     
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  4. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    As the original Toughbook Forum Importer of those cards let me strongly suggest that you stay away from them. They seemed like a good idea at the time, but have proven to be more trouble than they are worth. As has been previously stated, a faulty one can actually do serious damage to your computer.
    CAP
     
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  5. TheSpiritOfRadio

    TheSpiritOfRadio Notebook Consultant

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    Other than having the other types of cards that stick out what other alternative cards may you guys suggest that are compact and can fit/hide inside the PCMCIA slots until I need them?
    thank you

    EDIT: Also, is there a good memory card adapter that I put in the 2nd slot?
    this?

    Also, Also, is there a good PCMCIA to Bluetooth adapter that i can put into the hidden PCMCIA slot?
    this?
     
    TheSpiritOfRadio, Jul 6, 2012
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  6. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    As i remember, Its been 4 years so long ago. I inserted a billionton bluetooth on that hidden PCMCIA by taking it out the antena a replace the whole sytem and then solder a coax for an extension antena on the plastic side. Also soldered two tiny wire into monitor led and place it into the keyhole. See picture.

    ohlip
     

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