How to Upgrade USB

USB stands for 'Universal Serial Bus,' a connection port system that connects external devices to the central processing system. You can upgrade USB to benefit from faster communication between your external devices and computer. Find out...

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Connecting a PCMCIA USB Adapter to Your Laptop

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Purchase a PCMCIA USB adapter with your desired USB speed.
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Turn off your laptop completely.
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Eject the PCMCIA slot cover by pressing the eject button at the side. You may have to press the button twice.
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Insert the new PCMCIA USB adapter into the slot so that the USB ports face outwards.
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Power on your laptop and wait until you see a message saying that a new device has been detected.
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Install the driver and software that came with your PCMCIA USB adapter.