The sound card is an integrated on-board in laptop. If you want to improve the sound quality, or you want to use advanced editing and recording functions, you may have to install a new sound card The sound card is an integrated on-board in laptop. If you want to improve the sound quality, or you want to use advanced editing and recording functions, you may have to install a new sound card.
There are two different kinds of sound cards available for laptops. Below are the instructions for installing each.
1. Locate the PCMCIA slot on your laptop. On most older laptops, the PCMCIA slot is located at the left side of the front of the computer.
2. A PCMCIA card is a thin, credit-card sized accessory generally used to add features to laptops. It’s also periodically used in smaller sized industrial and mobile computing applications.
3. You can install the PCMCIA card while the computer is running if your computer supports hot-swapping. The operating system will automatically recognize the new hardware and find the software for it.
4. Press the "PC Card Eject" button.
5. Remove the PC card cover. Retain it so that you’ll have it if you remove the new PC card later.
6. Insert the PC sound card with the upper label facing up. Push it gently into place. Your computer will make a sound to indicate that the card has been recognized.
7. Install the necessary drivers and software from the CD that came with your new sound card. And That's it. Try this on your laptop, now, before you have sound card problems.
Installing a USB Sound Card in Your Laptop
The newest laptops ship with no PCMCIA slot, only the ExpressCard slot. Normally, there are no sound cards that fit the ExpressCard slot so you’ll need to use a USB sound card or system.
Follow these steps to install a USB Sound Card
1. Plug the USB sound card into the appropriate USB plug on your laptop.
2. Wait for the computer to recognize the new USB device.
3. Insert the sound card manufacturer’s CD if prompted to do so.
And you're off and running. Use the USB Sound card without the worry of having to open any computer.
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