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    Can I insert a half mini card in a full mini card slot?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Dinkleburg, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. Dinkleburg

    Dinkleburg Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to insert a WLAN half mini card in a WWAN full mini card slot?
     
    Dinkleburg, Apr 16, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It should work, but you might need a bracket if you have no other way of holding the card in place:

    For instance: mini card bracket
     
    namaiki, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. Dinkleburg

    Dinkleburg Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the speedy reply. The half mini card and the full mini card slots match.

    EDIT: Just tried it. Insulation tape wont work. Bracket required.
     
    Dinkleburg, Apr 16, 2011
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    Sxooter Notebook Virtuoso

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    At least they're cheap! (the brackets that is)
     
    Sxooter, Apr 17, 2011
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