I think it's a C40. My son is using it for uni - but when he comes home he needs to use the USB wireless thingie and it keeps losing the connection. One of the reasons I replaced the machine was cos the USB was unstable.
Are you saying put in a card that will be the wireless connection? Or is there such a thing as a card with USB connections? That would be wonderful - he also has problems with other peripherals, obviously!
I'm not sure what model you have, but the later ones had a special slot for a wireless card. The slot / s on the side are for a PCMCIA card, ( credit card size ) and you can get these in wireless, or USB. If you get a USB2 card, it will be much faster. A motherboard will be hundreds of dollers, a PCMCIA card a lot less. Before you buy anything clarify your model and make sure any purchase will work with it.
AussieChris
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December 26th, 2005 04:00
Hi,
They cant be tightened as such. You may have to replace the MBD. A PCMCIA card may be a solution to think about. What model do you have ?
Regards Chris
beodricksworth
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December 27th, 2005 14:00
AussieChris
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December 27th, 2005 18:00
Hi,
It may be a C640 . The MBD wont be cheap, I would still look at a PCMCIA card.
Regards Chris
beodricksworth
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December 28th, 2005 08:00
Are you saying put in a card that will be the wireless connection? Or is there such a thing as a card with USB connections? That would be wonderful - he also has problems with other peripherals, obviously!
Thanks for the advice, Chris
AussieChris
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December 28th, 2005 18:00
Hi,
I'm not sure what model you have, but the later ones had a special slot for a wireless card. The slot / s on the side are for a PCMCIA card, ( credit card size ) and you can get these in wireless, or USB. If you get a USB2 card, it will be much faster. A motherboard will be hundreds of dollers, a PCMCIA card a lot less. Before you buy anything clarify your model and make sure any purchase will work with it.
Regards Chris
beodricksworth
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January 3rd, 2006 05:00
Chris - thanks. Bought one over the holiday (at double the web price!) - but it works really well. Son now happy, as am I.
Patti
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January 5th, 2006 01:00
I have the same problem. My computer is a Latitude C640. I am using my slot for a wirelss internet card.
Is it possible to upgrade the port to a 2.0 port? Thanks!
beodricksworth
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January 5th, 2006 05:00
That's what we did. Bought a 2-slot USB PCMCI card from PC World over the Christmas break. £29.99 (but around £18 on the Web). It works really well.
Patti