6 steps to install usb card in ur hp laptop

How to Install a New Sound Card in Your HP Laptop PC

Introduction:

HP laptops, like most laptops, include an integrated on-board sound card. 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 in your HP laptop PC. There are two different kinds of sound cards available for laptops. Below are the instructions for installing each.

Installing a PCMCIA Sound Card in Your HP Laptop

Things You'll Need

• Software and driver CD
• Sound card
• HP laptop

Steps:

Step One

Locate the PCMCIA slot on your HP laptop. On most laptops from HP, the PCMCIA slot is located at the left side of the front of the computer.

Step Two

Press the "PC Card Eject" button.

Step Three

Remove the PC card cover. Retain it so that you’ll have it if you remove the new PC card later.

Step Four

Insert the PC sound card with the upper label facing up. Push it gently into place.

Step Five

Your computer will make a sound to indicate that the card has been recognized.

Step Six

Install the necessary drivers and software from the CD that came with your new sound card.

Installing a USB Sound Card in Your HP Laptop

Steps:

Step One

Turn the computer on.

Step Two

Plug the USB sound card into the appropriate USB plug on your laptop.

Step Three

Wait for the computer to recognize the new USB device.

Step Four

Insert the sound card manufacturer’s CD if prompted to do so.