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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: dougal on October 07, 2005, 09:26:40 AM

Title: are there some pcmcia cards that don`t fit in the 1200 ?
Post by: dougal on October 07, 2005, 09:26:40 AM

I tried to slot my laptops network card into my a1200 and i didn`t seem to slot in .. it fits but i`m afraid to force it in .

Do you have to push them in hard ?

Title: Re: are there some pcmcia cards that don`t fit in the 1200 ?
Post by: Cyberus on October 07, 2005, 09:35:56 AM

The case can sometimes get misaligned with the motherboard, and the plastic will push against the card. Have you tried pressing gently on the case as you insert the card?

Title: Re: are there some pcmcia cards that don`t fit in the 1200 ?
Post by: bludger on October 07, 2005, 10:11:10 AM

I tried to put a Netgear MA521 wireless netwok card in my 1200 without success.

Then I got a MA401, which I know the amiga can use.

When I compared them, the 521 had a large ridge on the inserted end, compared to a narrower lump on the 401. I presume this is to stop you fitting a 3.3 volt card in a 5 volt pcmcia slot?

Title: Re: are there some pcmcia cards that don`t fit in the 1200 ?
Post by: Piru on October 07, 2005, 10:31:10 AM

Quote

are there some pcmcia cards that don`t fit in the 1200 ?

Yes.

Title: Re: are there some pcmcia cards that don`t fit in the 1200 ?
Post by: odin on October 07, 2005, 12:03:55 PM

Probably a Cardbus card or something.