How to Use a 54MM Express Card With the PCMCIA

Most laptops have some sort of an available expansion card slot.

PCMCIA, more commonly known as a PC card, is an open expansion card slot on the side of your laptop computer. It allows you to directly connect additional hardware to your computer, without opening up the computer and connecting the equipment. There is a second format of expansion cards, known as a 54mm Express Card. This connection does not directly hook up to a PCMCIA port, but with the help of an adapter you can use both 54mm Express Cards and PCMCIA cards on your laptop computer.

Things You'll Need

• 54mm to PCMCIA adapter

Instructions

1. Slide the 54mm Express Card into the open end on the adapter. This adapter is available at most computer hardware and electronic stores.

2. Slide the PCMCIA end of the adapter into the open PC card slot on the laptop computer.

3. Power on the computer (if it isn't already). A light on the side of the card lights up, signaling the computer has detected the card.

References

• Notebook Review: A Quick Guide to the Express Card