Re: [NTLK] Highs and lows (slots)

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On Jul 26, 2007, at 11:58 PM, matthiasm wrote:

> On Jul 27, 2007, at 6:13 AM, Douglas Johnston wrote:
>
>> The slot *feels* solid when I insert a card, and the little "ejection
>> button" works perfectly. It's just that nothing happens when I insert
>> a card. Does anyone have any advice? (Keeping in mind that I don't
>> know a diode from a cathode ray tube?)
>
> Do you know if the slot worked originally? If so, you probably have a
> mechanical failure. If just one soldering connection comes loose,
> your PCMCIA won't work.

You might also want to shine a flashlight in there and see if any
pins have been bent.

Steven
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http://stevenf.com/

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