How do I install an Airport card on a G3?

I bought this Powerbook G3 a while ago, with only Ethernet connection, and I finally broke down and bought an Airport card, after trying some of the other stuff! I have the card 90% into the slot on the left back side of my Powerbook but how do you get it all the way in? Without a hammer? LOL It came with an install disc but it says, "you cannot install Airport on this volume (my Macintosh HD). Your Airport software is currently up to date" but in System Profiler "No information found" under Airport card?
My Imac I'm waiting on reinstall discs, from Apple, the 'book hasn't froze in at least 2 - 3 weeks! I have music playing on that I want to migrate here!
Thanks, Willy

WillyBlues,
Please identify your powerbook G3:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=24604
If you have the Powerbook G3 FireWire M7572 "Pismo", there is an original AirPort card available, but it installs ONLY under the keyboard, not the PCMCIA/CardBus slot on the left side of the 'book, plus it works only in the Pismo. Here is what it looks like and how it is installed:
http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=10061
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58581
If you have a WiFi PC card, please identify the card and software in addition to what version software you are using.
The PC card on the left side will always extend beyond the frame about 1". You should feel resistance in the last 1" of travel, then you may have to push hard to fully seat it. A PC card icon will then appear in the menu bar. It's possible the PC card slot is in the locked position; read this article on how the slot works.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=16167

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