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  1. April 5th, 2002, 03:14 PM #1
    tk421
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    i have two 3Com AirConnect PCI cards (model 3CRWE777A). of course they're just pcmcia cards stuck in a pci adapter. i want to use them in a couple of laptops, but there is an ominous sticker saying "WARNING!! Do Not Remove PCMCIA Card."

    Is this just a scare tactic, or will it really not work (or damage the card) if I take it out?
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  2. April 5th, 2002, 03:57 PM #2
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    I've never pulled one physically, but I do know the numbers match from a PCMCIA to the "pci" wireless cards

    Give it a crack and let us know!
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  3. April 5th, 2002, 10:23 PM #3
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    Never seen that sticker, but i'd bet it's a load of s*&^ I have a linksys that works in or out of it's PCI holder. if I'm not mistaken the only current in the system comes from the bus, so theres little to no chance of harm........
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  4. April 6th, 2002, 10:17 AM #4
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    i figured as much. turns out we're going to be selling those cards, so i don't want to tamper with them. thanks for the info though.
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  5. April 6th, 2002, 06:48 PM #5
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    I think what that sticker ment to say was don't pull them out while the computer is on. I have two usrobotic nics one with the pci adapter and it has the same sticker on it but I have installed them both in laptops with no issues.
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  6. April 7th, 2002, 10:16 PM #6
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    I think previous post is correct, I work with the linksys adapters, which come seperately, and they say that you should never remove the card when the computer is on, as the PCI adapter is not hot swappable like a PCMCIA slot would be
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