Difference in expresscard functionality in a Macbook Pro 5.1 vs 5.2?

I have a Macbook Pro 5.1 that I'm trying to use with a 3rd party expansion chassis that connects via the expresscard 34 slot. I've used this chassis successfully with several other models of Macbook Pro, but I can't get it to work with the 5.1.
Now the manufacturer is telling me that the chassis works with Macbook Pro generations 1 thru 4, and with Generation 5.2 and up.... but that it is incompatible with Macbook Pro 5.1.
Can anybody explain to me what is so unique about the 5.1 that it can't work with the same external Expresscard - to - PCI hardware that works with all other Macbook Pros? And if so, does anyone know of an update or workaround that might correct this? (The hardware manufacturer's only solution is that I need to buy a new computer, which I hate to do, because mine is less than a year old.)

IS the express card a delkin or a caldigit or some other brand? It helps to know what express card esata device you have to fix your problem. There are different chipsets in the express cards from different mfg's.

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