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ruby32

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Damaged Ethernet Port
« on: August 08, 2007, 05:33:05 AM »
Hi all...... Looking for some help here.  I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop with a damaged ethernet port (someone tripped over it while plugged in, definitely broke some of the connections but mother board seems to be ok).  I am looking for a way to connect to my ISP without the expense of repair.  Will an external adapter work, say a Belkin external ethernet express card work???  Any suggestions will be much appreciated!!
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Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2007, 09:55:55 AM »
You have some empty PCI slots, right?  Then, get one of these:     
    Network Interface Cards (x) >  Interface : PCI
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    Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
    « Reply #2 on: August 08, 2007, 10:03:26 AM »
    Soybean, it's a laptop. ;)
    If you got a pcmcia slot in that laptop you can get a pcmcia network card.
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      Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
      « Reply #3 on: August 08, 2007, 10:12:05 AM »
      Dell inspiron 5100 has a PCMCIA slot so that would work.
      But I would suggest a usb adaptor.
      I believe a USB adaptor is cheaper.

      Jonas ;)
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      Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
      « Reply #4 on: August 08, 2007, 10:18:14 AM »
      Quote from: Deerpark on August 08, 2007, 10:03:26 AM
      Soybean, it's a laptop. ;)
      Oops!  My mistake.  :-[
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      Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
      « Reply #5 on: August 09, 2007, 04:30:10 AM »
      Thanks to all who offered help......will look into both options!
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      Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
      « Reply #6 on: August 09, 2007, 10:38:45 AM »
      And if you choose to go the PCMCIA slot route check your owner's manual to determine which type you have...
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      Re: Damaged Ethernet Port
      « Reply #7 on: August 10, 2007, 03:18:32 AM »
      Wow, didn't know there was any different Pcmcia slot distinctions.  Any idea what a Dell Inspiron 5100 might have?  I misplaced my manual when I moved......
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