Unable to install SD card reader, is there an alternative using a port converter?

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Unable to install SD card reader, is there an alternative using a port converter?

Unable to install SD card reader, is there an alternative using a port converter?

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shanleighrose
Member

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10-21-2016, 12:22 PM

#1

I have a Dell OptiPlex GX270 and I wanted to install a multi-card reader but I can't find a port for it on the mainboard. Is there a way I could convert the mini 10-pin ribbon cable to USB?

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shanleighrose

10-21-2016, 12:22 PM #1

I have a Dell OptiPlex GX270 and I wanted to install a multi-card reader but I can't find a port for it on the mainboard. Is there a way I could convert the mini 10-pin ribbon cable to USB?

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Max846
Senior Member

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10-21-2016, 01:18 PM

#2

It seems you prefer purchasing a USB reader from an external source instead.

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Max846

10-21-2016, 01:18 PM #2

It seems you prefer purchasing a USB reader from an external source instead.

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dniznemac
Senior Member

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10-21-2016, 04:35 PM

#3

USB!
I have one (or 3) for SD cards, another couple for microSD, even one for ancient SmartMedia cards.
And another one that takes all of those in one package.

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dniznemac

10-21-2016, 04:35 PM #3

USB!
I have one (or 3) for SD cards, another couple for microSD, even one for ancient SmartMedia cards.
And another one that takes all of those in one package.

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wigawuh2
Junior Member

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10-21-2016, 11:40 PM

#4

Your multi-card reader probably
is
USB, just with a plug to attach to an internal motherboard-style USB 2.0 header. If you don't have such a header on the motherboard, then there are PCI to USB adapter cards that have them such as this one
Note that's actually a 9-pin header. One of the pins is missing and one of the holes in your 10-pin plug should also be blocked off for indexing.

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wigawuh2

10-21-2016, 11:40 PM #4

Your multi-card reader probably
is
USB, just with a plug to attach to an internal motherboard-style USB 2.0 header. If you don't have such a header on the motherboard, then there are PCI to USB adapter cards that have them such as this one
Note that's actually a 9-pin header. One of the pins is missing and one of the holes in your 10-pin plug should also be blocked off for indexing.