PCMCIA Power for External HDD problem

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Aug 28, 2005
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Hi
Been asked to resolve this dilemma of a client of mine
Old Compaq e500 not having USB 2.0 and only 1 USB 1.1
Client wants Ext HDD

Tried standard PCMCIA card but the HDD is not recognized
although the unit is perfect on other portables.
Tried 2 cards, both fail here on this portable.

Seems a problem of power output.
Can't use double USB input power since only 1 port.

Many cards have an external power supply jack but
no specs inlcuded.

Any ideas ?