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Replace a broken AirPort slot in older PowerBooks
Authored by: diamondsw on Nov 15, '05 08:10:32AM

Damn, and I thought this would actually fix the internal slot, or show how to replace it.

This is a simple workaround - it has nothing to do with "replacing" anything.



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Replace a broken AirPort slot in older PowerBooks
Authored by: bill_mcgonigle on Nov 15, '05 08:45:12AM

I concur - the title is misleading and will hamper future searches. "Use a PC Card Wireless Adapter if your Airport Slot is Broken" would be more accurate. Then again, that's the whole 'hint', now isn't it?



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Replace a broken AirPort slot in older PowerBooks
Authored by: jdabney on Nov 16, '05 04:12:18PM

I was also hoping it would show how to actually fix this problem. I have spent many hours trying to fix this very same problem with mine. I am using an pcmia card but wish I could use the internal card instead.



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The PCM card is better, trust me!
Authored by: Etnier on Nov 17, '05 08:07:43AM

• Airport Extreme performance on older laptops.
• External antenna outperforms Airport card antennas, especially on Titanium Powerbooks.

You're better off.



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Replace a broken AirPort slot in older PowerBooks
Authored by: demmons65 on Nov 21, '05 02:34:00PM

I had a similar issue with my TiBook earllier this summer.

What I found fixed my problem was carefully detaching the cable coming from the Airport slot where it plugs into the motherboard. I then made sure there was no obvious damage to the connector (under magnification) and carefully reconnected it. It felt much more secure after I reconnected it and the Airport began working immediately upon power up and continues to work today.

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