Wireless Pci Adapter

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by THE_CANADIAN, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. THE_CANADIAN

    THE_CANADIAN Specialist

    i got a 108mbps 802.11g wireless PCI adapter and im trying to put it to one of my computers with out internet.. so i open it up and i see the pci connection thing on the mother board. So i pull out the metal cover which covers the empty space when there nothing connected and i try to slot the pci adapter in but it doesnt go in.. like im lining it up as best as i can and it goes half way and then it doesnt go in anymore , i am applying as some force but im afraid to really press because i dont want to break the adapter or my motherboard.

    What do u guys suggest? just keep trying.. i dont think its possible to have it the wrong way because it doesnt work any other way , everything lines up just it doesnt go in.. i tryed another slot and still the same thing happens
     
  2. THE_CANADIAN

    THE_CANADIAN Specialist

  3. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    My suggestion, return the card and buy a USB adapter. They usually cost about the same. Much easier and no case opening required. It is also very portable and can be used on any computer without built in wifi. If you don't have enough USB ports, buy a USB hub.
     
  4. usafveteran

    usafveteran MajorGeek

    Is the side of the card that covers to opening on back of the computer causing resistance? Look carefully where you have the part of the card circled in the image below positioned. Are you trying to put it inside or outside of the back of the case opening? It needs to be on the inside.

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  5. THE_CANADIAN

    THE_CANADIAN Specialist

    alright well i decided to try it one more time before i return it.. and i was forcing it and jiggling it and finaly it just sliped in.

    Everything is working now :D
     

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