Is it possible to upgrade a USB 1.0 laptop to a USB 2.0 without using the PCMCIA slot (mine is defunct)?
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No, you can't upgrade an existing USB port to be faster that it already is, you need to add entirely new ports using something like your sadly knacked PCMCIA slot.
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http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.c...id=1676&page=9 is broken link. I dunno how to boot from network, but its worth a try. But:\n\nMay be illegal\nand why would u wanna do that for??\nDuz the USB stick even have 'nuff space??
744748
Yes, as you have discovered, some PS/2 to USB adapters simply don't work.   If your laptop has a PS/2 connector, then use that. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
512159
no, usb ports can't be upgraded. the only thing you can use is a pcmcia - usb 2.0 adapter card (but it hasn't to be one with a firewire 1394 jack - those are way too expensive).\n\nthis one is very good, is much cheaper and will do it\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815123021
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The only way to replace a bad pcmcia slot on a laptop is to have the laptop shipped to the manufacturer where they will replace the entire motherboard. When something like a pci/pcmcia slot goes bad on a motherboard, the only way you can not void your warranty is to send it in and get it replaced by the manufacturer. This is no different than if the power port on your laptop broke off of the motherboard so that you could no longer charge the battery or plug it into a wall outlet.\n\nUnfortunately this will probably cost you some money (depending on your warranty, it could all be covered, but most likely you will have to pay shipping at the very least).
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Since it's Windows 98 and since it's also 6+ years old then I'm guessing you have USB 1.1, not that it matters but your transfer rates are just going to be slower, that's all, you'll be limited to 11Mbps.  If you're not into opening up your PC, I would suggest you go with a USB WiFi adapter, like this one, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833130111\n\nThat being said, I hope you have Windows 98SE (Windows 98 will not do) because that is the bare minimum OS requirement for almost every single device I came across.
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Note: There is no way to add USB to a computer through serial, PS/2 or parallel ports. With a desktop (as opposed to laptop) computer either the motherboard must support USB ports with built-in connectors or "header" connectors for attaching cable/bracket assemblies, or a PCI slot card must be used. Laptops require "PCCard" slot USB adapters. Older laptops with older versions of PCMCIA slots will not work.
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i use this \nhttp://www.hauppauge.com/html/usb_data.htm
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If your PC is a Compaq, check the HP driver update site for\nan upgraded BIOS. I had a problem with usb on my Compaq\nSR1420 PC. There is finally an uprev'd BIOS.
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If your computer came with USB 1.1 most likely it's on the motherboard and can't be upgraded.\n\nHowever, you can buy a PCI slot USB 2.0 card and install it in your computer.
683600
G'day,\n\nUnfortunately there's nothing much you can do.  There may be an adapter that can adapt from PCMCIA to USB, but connection may not be very good.  Best suggestion will be to buy the USB version of your PCMCIA card.\n\nGood Luck!
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Motherboard dependant\n\nPentium 4 or modern motherboards should support USB 2.0
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USB 1.1 is slow.\n\nUSB 2.x is much, much faster.\n\nI'm not a computer geek, but it sounds like you would have to replace the 1.1 card.
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The easiest way would be to take the hard drive out of the laptop and hook it up to another PC.  There's no need to buy anything extra if you've got an extra bay available.  \n\nHere's a good tutorial for it:\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_6030_install-second-hard.html\n\nWhen you're done copying, just unhook it from the data cables and power supply.  That's it.
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Contact your laptop Vendor. They should provide this.
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Nope, you need a wirless adaptor, USB adaptors are cheap, ($12 - 30 Bucks) try compusa, or tigerdirect.com
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2.5 for laptop drives