Re: Heat and PC Cards/ PC Card Enabler

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From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Tue Jun 15 1999 - 01:52:06 EDT

I have seen cheaper laptops (Mitac) actually MELT a PCMCIA modem..
so, IMO, up to actually melting a card, i doubt normal heat will much bother a
well designed PCMCIA card..
in fact, i run a 760ED 24/7 with a NIC in the PC card slot.. hot but it keeps
on ticking.. :-)

J. Williams wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I haven't seen this topic discussed. Does heat have any significant
> impact on the operation and lifespan of PC Cards? I am considering
> getting the PC Card Enabler for my 770ED not only for this but also better
> peripheral placement and future expansion. A side issue is saving wear
> and tear on insertion and removal of cards and phone dongle on
> my Ethernet card (it gives more stable connections than the internal
> modem). Is this a concern?
>
> I have Adaptec APA-1480A and Intel Pro/100 + 56k Modem.
>
> Thanks, John 

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