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    WHAT IS THIS PORT???!!! on my satellite a665

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by 2low2rl, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. 2low2rl

    2low2rl Newbie

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    its been driving me nuts

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    the slot on the top closest to the front. when it comes out its just a peice of plastic but what goes there?
     
    2low2rl, Feb 15, 2011
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Express card?
     
    moral hazard, Feb 15, 2011
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    2low2rl Newbie

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    possibly yes. i looked up an express card and the prongs seem to match up. aanyone with any other ideas or know for sure?
     
    2low2rl, Feb 15, 2011
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Should say in the user guide, if you want to be sure.
     
    moral hazard, Feb 15, 2011
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  5. Scanner

    Scanner Notebook Deity

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    User guide??? We don't need no stinking user guide. :rolleyes: And, there is always google for specs. ;)
     
    Scanner, Feb 16, 2011
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  6. alexUW

    alexUW Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ya I think it's expresscard slot.

    I saw that my Qosmio had a 5-1 card reader, so I though it was for reading memory cards. Yet, I couldn't figure out how to insert the various memory cards I had. I felt stupid once I knew what it really was.
     
    alexUW, Feb 16, 2011
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    reedrichards Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's an ExpressCard 34 slot.
     
    reedrichards, Feb 18, 2011
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