How to Upgrade USB

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out the specifications of your USB devices.

   Usually the USB speed is clearly marked on the device, on the product box or in the manual.
   
   Otherwise you can search for the device by exact model name online to find out.
   
   Some products that commonly use USB connection include the following.
   
   External hard disks.
   
   Portable memory and flash drives.
   
   Memory card readers.
   
   Ipods and MP3 players.
   
   Digital cameras.
   
   Input devices (keyboard and mouse). , There are 2 main methods of doing this. ,,, Many computers have hand screws and clips that allow you to easily remove the cover. , They are located at the backside of your computer.
   
   If you have a USB port at the front of your computer then there will be a front plate as well.
   
   Choose the area where you want the upgraded ports added. ,, Make sure the ports are facing outwards so they can go through the hole in the back plate. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Upgrade your USB if your computer's USB port is slower than the ports on your external devices.

   , You may have to press the button twice. ,,,
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   Step 3: Purchase a USB PCI Card with the USB speed that you desire.

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   Step 4: Shut down your computer completely and disconnect it from the power supply.

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   Step 5: Remove the cover of your desktop computer.

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   Step 6: Look for the white slots on the back plate.

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   Step 7: Unscrew and pull out the old USB PCI card or if there is no card attached you may have to take off the slot protector (a silver metal piece) to expose the PCI slot hole.

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   Step 8: Push the new USB PCI card into the slot hole.

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   Step 9: Screw on the new USB PCI card slot to ensure that the connection holds.

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    Step 10: Replace your computer's cover

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    Step 11: reconnect the power

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    Step 12: turn it on and log in normally.

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    Step 13: Wait for your operating system to detect the new hardware and install any drivers and software that came with your new USB PCI card.

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    Step 14: Purchase a PCMCIA USB adapter with your desired USB speed.

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    Step 15: Turn off your laptop completely.

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    Step 16: Eject the PCMCIA slot cover by pressing the eject button at the side.

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    Step 17: Insert the new PCMCIA USB adapter into the slot so that the USB ports face outwards.

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    Step 18: Power on your laptop and wait until you see a message saying that a new device has been detected.

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    Step 19: Install the driver and software that came with your PCMCIA USB adapter.

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