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    SD Card Reader Not Working On 2530P

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 1el1, Jan 10, 2014.

  1. 1el1

    1el1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    My 2530P's SD card reader stopped working. Windows makes a sound when a card is inserted but nothing shows up in "My Computer" or in "Computer Management". I uninstalled the driver and reinstalled with no success. Running Windows 7 x64 Professional. I would appreciate any thoughts.
    Thanks
     
    1el1, Jan 10, 2014
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    Have you tried a known working SD card? Perhaps your SD card went bad? Is your SD card on lock?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 10, 2014
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    Well yes, that is the first thing I checked. Thanks.

    I'll try that. Thanks.
    EDIT: It seems to be the same as the 7x64 driver.
     
    1el1, Jan 11, 2014
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    | I'll try that. Thanks.
    EDIT: It seems to be the same as the 7x64 driver.

    My problem was with the HP 8530, but they both have the same chipset and card reader. Like I said, Vista driver worked, the one listed on Windows 7 page didn't - no idea why...
     
    jotm, Jan 11, 2014
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    This. Try using a different card if you have it. If not, verify by using another computer or device that the card you have is working.

    The cards aren't delicate, (not that they can't still be damaged) but they must be inserted with care or you can damage the internal pins which can be very costly to repair.

    Sometimes its just not inserted properly, or all the way. Check these things...carefully!
     
    Krane, Jan 11, 2014
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    I checked three or four cards, and confirmed they work on another computer.
     
    1el1, Jan 12, 2014
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