Toshiba Satellite 3000-S304 User Guide - Page 218
PC Card checklist, Resolving PC Card problems, The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
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218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See "Using PC Cards" on page 162 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start. 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the category listed as PCMCIA adapter. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status.