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anwaritos
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 - Feb 16, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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 - Feb 19, 2017 at 10:51 PM
Hi,my problem is that when i connect my memory card to the laptop,it says i need to format it before i can use it.when i try to format it, it says" can't format drive G-the memory card.Then,when i open windows explorer and try to open it,it says "please insert a disk".I would solely appreciate if anyone could FULLY solve this for me,PLEASE.PLEASE be specific on any point of instruction

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Feb 16, 2017 at 05:33 PM
Hi

It looks like it's damaged. I suggest you replace it.
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Promomilia Promomilia
Feb 17, 2017 at 04:05 AM
Firstly, check if the matter is caused by driver issue. move to Device Manager. you ought to see the card reader within the list. If it's a yellow sign beside it, the matter is most likely caused by driver issue. Then you would like to update the driver. you'll move to the device manufacturer’s web site to search out and download the driver for your card reader.

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Secondly, check if the matter is caused because of card issue. If the sd card is broken, it won’t be recognized by laptop. you'll plug the card into another pc to see if it works. If it doesn’t work either, you'll try cleaning the card. when cleanup the card, if it still doesn’t work, the card is maybe broken, you'll got to have your card replaced.

Thirdly, check if the card reader works. If the card reader is cursed dirt, it'll lead bad contact between the card and also the card reader. attempt cleanup the card reader slot and see if this solves the matter.

Fourthly, check if the card reader is disabled in BIOS settings. At the primary screen when restart, hunt for a key to press for “BIOS” or “Settings”. Verify that the card reader has not been disabled within the BIOS settings.

Hope tips here help fix sd card isn't recognized by pc.
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Feb 19, 2017 at 10:51 PM
Hi,

To troubleshoot this problem uses the diskpart command, it will format your drive easily.

Thanks

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