PCMCIA Slot (Optional)
The Thor VX8 has an optional PCMCIA slot The PCMCIA slot is only installed if the Thor VX8 is ordered with a WWAN radio.
The PCMCIA slot is behind the hard drive cable, indicated by the arrow in the illustration below.
PCMCIA Card Management is handled by Microsoft Windows. The PCMCIA cards are Plug and Play devices and can be “hot
swapped”. For more details, refer to Help and Support on the Windows Start menu or refer to the documentation delivered with
the PCMCIA card.
Install PCMCIA Cards
Equipment Needed: Torx 20 screwdriver
1. Turn the Thor VX8 off and detach the power cable.
2. Loosen the three (3) Torx 20 screws securing the service hatch so the cover can be removed. The screws are a captive
part of the cover and cannot be removed. Use care not to dislodge or break antenna cables.
3. Insert the PCMCIA card into the slot.
4. Reattach the service panel and tighten the screws.
5. Re-connect the power cord/cable and turn the Thor VX8 on.
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