How To Insert And Remove A PC Card (PCMCIA)

How to insert and remove a  PC Card, a PC Card is credit card sized device that can be used for quite a variety of functions, which includes a flash memory card, network card, modem or hard drive. It comes in different types and they are further explained below

• Type I - Primarily used for adding or increasing the RAM of a laptop PC.

• Type II - Similar to Type I card; it has a 16-bit or 32-it interface, using two rows of pins.

• Type III - Uses four rows of pins with a 10.5 mm thickness, allowing the accommodation of larger connectors for peripherals. Since the removal of legacy ports from most modern laptops, type III ports are typically no longer used.

Inserting a PC Card
1. Hold the PC Card label side up and its connectors facing the card slot.
2. Aligning the PC Card along the bottom of the slot, slide the PC Card until it is seated. Most cards are properly seated when the outer edge is flush with the casing of the laptop, but some cards are designed to protrude from the case.

Removing a PC Card

1. Select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar, select the card you want to remove, then remove the card. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you can restart the card by reinserting it.
 

2. Press the eject button to extend the button, then press the button again to eject the PC Card.

CAUTION: Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar, or shut down the laptop. Otherwise, you could lose data.