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Replacement PCMCIA slot

maniac886
maniac886 Posts: 3,599 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
I was wondering if anyone can help me. I have a Toshiba Equium Satellite A60 laptop and the PCMCIA slot is damaged. Unfortunately the warranty is finished and I just got a quote for it to be fixed for £125 and the part itself is £5. Does anyone know where I can purchase the slot and how easy it is to replace myself.

Thanks in advance!
"He's a maniac, maniac that's for sure,
He will kill your cat and nail him to the door" :eek:
Murphys No More Pies Club Member #95

Comments

  • fairytooth
    fairytooth Posts: 229 Forumite
    I don't know how easy it is to replace the slot but just thinking laterally, depending on what you need the PCMCIA for, have you thought about a usb adapter instead?
  • maniac886
    maniac886 Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    Yeah I was thinking that but my laptop only has one functional usb port and I really need the pcmcia slot for a wireless network card.
    "He's a maniac, maniac that's for sure,
    He will kill your cat and nail him to the door" :eek:
    Murphys No More Pies Club Member #95
  • zz9pa
    zz9pa Posts: 68 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Might be easier to get a USB hub....
  • Jon_C
    Jon_C Posts: 465 Forumite
    http://www.iostore.co.uk/products/showdetails.asp?pid=113

    USB to PCMCIA adapter, around £70. Pricey but cheaper than what you've been quoted.

    If you have only one free USB port then you'll need a hub as well for around £10.

    I know this is not ideal but it's a starter for 10.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    what is damaged??
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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