Question Trouble With 3-In-1 Card Reader

[RSchmauch82]

Hello there. I’m having an issue with my 3-in-1 memory card reader trying to copy photos onto SD cards. Basically, when I try to copy photos, I get the message “This disk is write protected.” The memory card is unlocked as well is other memory cards that I have tried. I get the same message every time. Yet, when I stick an SD card reader into a USB port on my system, I don’t get any messages and everything copies over successfully.

It’s the built in memory card reader where I’m having the issue. My system is an HP Envy TE01-1022. Any help would be appreciated. I don’t want to be using the external card reader all the time.

 

[NedSmelly]

Sounds like the built-in card reader is faulty. It might be a bit of crud that’s getting in the way of detecting the write protect tab position. Or a circuit failure in the reader interface. Try blasting the slot with some compressed air.

These things crap out all the time. Using an external reader most of the time is a reasonable solution. I never use the SD slot on my systems and always access via a Sandisk USB reader.