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If Something Goes Wrong
ExpressCard
®
problems
❖ If no resource conflict is indicated, contact the card
manufacturer for additional troubleshooting assistance.
6 Click OK to confirm the uninstall.
7 In the Device Manager window, click the Action menu and
select Scan for Hardware changes.
8 Restart the computer normally.
9 If the issue is not resolved, contact the card manufacturer for
additional troubleshooting assistance.
Hot swapping (removing one ExpressCard
®
and inserting
another without turning the computer off) fails.
Follow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard
®
:
1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden
icons ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then
selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon.
2 Click Eject [device name] for the device you want to remove.
The Safe To Remove Hardware message appears.
3 Remove the device.
Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep
mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported. For
more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see “Hibernation
mode” on page 85 and “Sleep mode” on page 86.
The system does not recognize your ExpressCard
®
.
Refer to the ExpressCard
®
documentation.
Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct
many problems.
An ExpressCard
®
error occurs.
Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.
If the card is attached to an external device, check that the
connection is secure.
Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a
troubleshooting section.