I think I will be able to get USB and PCMCIA to work under the new kernel. It will require the DSDT patch for the kernel, w/ a kernel recompile. I'll post more when I really figure out all the issues. Many many laptops ship with a buggy DSDT.. this one seems to cause more problems than most. I've run into the same problem on my Ferrari 4005WLMi. Hadda debug it just to get the battery status. I'll not be able to work on it much till I get a new HD for the C3500 though.. cheap arse drives that ship w/ them.. this one died after 8 months..