Toshiba Satellite 5205-S504 User Manual - Page 258
PC Card checklist, Resolving PC Card problems, The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
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258 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 191 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ 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 slot appears 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 window appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate category for the PC Card. 6 Double-click the name of the PC Card device. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status.