On 24 Apr 2003, at 17:42, Gregory A. Moyer wrote:

> trying to install a external cd rom on a laptop through a pcmcia slot. I
> have check the drivers for the slot in the device manager and it says the
> device is working ok. When i put the card from the cd rom in the slot I
> do not hear any beeps like iam told i should before i can install software
> for cd rom. Also the cd rom is not getting power light does not come on. I
> know the cd rom is ok used it on other laptops before.

  Most newer laptops provide a "PCCARD" slot, which will support PCMCIA
devices.  But you may have an old laptop that really is only PCMCIA, and a
newer drive that works only with PCCARD.

David Gillett

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