Airport card no longer installed

My mac thinks it does not have airport card installed. This started all at once and has worked once since it started. What's up? iMac 2.66 10.5.8

Maybe the AirPort card has a loose connection. You will need an authorized tech to open the iMac and check that out. Especially if it is still under warranty, which if it is, the warranty should cover the repair.
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