Toshiba Satellite A25-S2792 User Guide - Page 229
PC Card checklist, Resolving PC Card problems, The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
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229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See "Using PC Cards" on page 190 for how to insert a PC Card. ❖ 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 appropriate category for the PC Card being used. 6 Double-click the name of the PC Card device.