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    Media card reader slot not working

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DR34M, Oct 11, 2012.

  1. DR34M

    DR34M Notebook Consultant

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    I have a thinkpad x230 with Windows 7, and the built in media card reader doesn't read anything. I have the proper driver installed and I've uninstalled and installed a couple times. I have a micro SD card with the adapter that I'm trying to read but won't work. I have a USB adapter for it and it works fine with that. I thought this might be an issue with the driver and OS or something which is why I posted here.
     
    DR34M, Oct 11, 2012
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  2. MrDJ

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    make sure the sd card is not locked. very small sliding switch on the side.
     
    MrDJ, Oct 11, 2012
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    just tried it and same issue unfortunately
     
    DR34M, Oct 11, 2012
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    dose it read any other card? Make sure to try more than just one card. that way you know if it is this card or the reader.
     
    Feral1, Oct 11, 2012
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    ^good point. also try the card in another computer.
    if it doesnt auto open after a couple of minutes does it show up in my computer as a drive option. might just be auto start not working.
     
    MrDJ, Oct 12, 2012
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    i have two micro SD cards with their respective adapters. I tried both of them and then interchanged their adapters but still no luck. it doesn't show up in my computer and autoplay doesn't work. when i put it into my usb card reader it comes up instantly.
     
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    if you have one try a full size sd card.

    just googled and its only a 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot) could be why it wont accept the cradle.
     
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    ah, gotcha. haha i feel silly now. but thanks for helping me out
     
    DR34M, Oct 12, 2012
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    no problems mate, thats what we are here for :)
     
    MrDJ, Oct 13, 2012
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