I have this unit and think I shorted the card reader part. The USB ports still work. Is a replacement available for the reader part? It's detacheable.
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Sometimes when I put in A Compact Flash card to the C.F. slot , the computer will REBOOT ( the computer will re-start )this has happened 3 - times in the last 6 - months , I am NOT very worried about this as it hasen't affected the computer or the memory card . Gary S Meredith
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These things sell for $7.99 on a regular basis. Google for prices. Fixing yours would be crazy! Toss it and buy a new one.
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Sometimes when I put in A Compact Flash card to the C.F. slot , the computer will REBOOT ( the computer will re-start ) this has happened 3 - times in the last 6 - months , I am NOT very worried about this as it hasen't affected the computer or the memory card . Gary S Meredith
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You have options. You can use "safely remove hardware" to remove the entire reader. If you want to remove just a specific card, you can simply right click the card in My Computer and click "eject". If the reader is empty of cards, there is no need to safely remove it--you can just remove it at this point.
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On one of the two 17" dells I've bought in the last year, one arrived with the front card reader dummy card plug loose (or popped out). As noted on the 7/6/2013 comment below, just push it in straight until it clicks- it does come out completely-check that it's right side up. My none functional "plugs" do have the notched corner and work to protect the slot until you get an SD card. It will be flush with the front edge when clicked.
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I had the same problem.If you don't want to buy the Fuji made card reader that works for it, I found the Lexar RW023 will read it. This is a card reader/ flashcard unit. It retails for $20 from Lexar, but I have seen it as low as $14 other places online.Good Luck!Peggy
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mine lasted less than 2 days. I recommend getting a Transcend USB 3.0 card reader TS-RDF5K for $7
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Dear Boomchikawahwah, We do not carry a USB 3 card reader at this time. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We really are not familiar with any that are available yet. Sincerely, Elago Design Support
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Try it with another card. If the same problem occures than probably the card slot damaged. If it works with another card than the card is damaged. Ask for a replacement of the damaged device ...
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Are you using the power cable that came with the card? In any case, I am not happy with this card. The USB connectors are very loose and the card died after 8 weeks. Tossed it in the garbage. I replaced it with a Gmyle card which had the same loose connectors. I ended up buying a Best Connection eSata expresscard which has worked flawlessly, with higher speeds than I was getting with the USB cards.
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Dear customer, you can use a card reader, but this product doesn't include a usb cable.Thank you.
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My mini USB cable stopped working. Does anyone know where I can get another one?
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I have used the USB and SD card reader at the same time without problem. Hope it works for you as well.
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SD Card reader? Mine did not. But you have to check the specs closely. I ordered mine from Dell direct.They're built slightly differently depending on vendor, stock, etc. Try Dell direct for comparison. Maybe you can have 1 built to spec and get as good or better deal
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I found the card reader usless.It worked only once in 14 trys. I sent it back and use my phone scanner. It works all the time.
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It only has a cable with a connector for the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. If your motherboard doesn't have such a header, you can't use this card reader.
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Hi there, only to let you know that I bought 2 of them about 2 years ago I have replaced both with other brands, because a usb port failure. My advice find another brand. Thanks
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I have the same problem and wondered if some were worse than others .. I have searched on-line with no luck and the best I can suggest is try not putting the card in all the way so you have more card to pull on .. I snap and unsnap the end of the adapter to save the card and this has worked so far .. Please let me know if you find out anything !!
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I had the same problem. If you don't want to buy the Fuji made card reader that works for it, I found the Lexar RW023 will read it. This is a card reader/ flashcard unit. It retails for $20 from Lexar, but I have seen it as low as $14 other places online. Good Luck! Peggy