On my tf300t the sd card slot will no longer hold the sd card in, when you push sd card into the sd card slot there is no "click" followed by the sd card being locked into place, spring seems to work ok as I can shoot the sd card across the room lol. If I hold the sd card in place it will mount ok.
Does anyone know can the entire sd slot be replaced ? Is it a modular thing or solder into the a board ?
If it is replaceable where can I order the replacement part (aside from asus assuming they sell replacement parts) ?
The tablet is about 1.5 years old, sd card slot should last longer very disappointed in quality of tf300t.
Thanks in advance,
Tony
tonyjsan said:
On my tf300t the sd card slot will no longer hold the sd card in, when you push sd card into the sd card slot there is no "click" followed by the sd card being locked into place, spring seems to work ok as I can shoot the sd card across the room lol. If I hold the sd card in place it will mount ok.
Does anyone know can the entire sd slot be replaced ? Is it a modular thing or solder into the a board ?
If it is replaceable where can I order the replacement part (aside from asus assuming they sell replacement parts) ?
The tablet is about 1.5 years old, sd card slot should last longer very disappointed in quality of tf300t.
Thanks in advance,
Tony
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This may help: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+Asus+Transformer+Pad+TF300/11794
But idk if you can actually get another working SD card slot it may or may not be generic
cmendonc2 said:
This may help: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+Asus+Transformer+Pad+TF300/11794
But idk if you can actually get another working SD card slot it may or may not be generic
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Thanks for the link, I took a look at the Step 2 photo, and it appears the sd card slot is attached to board, and that board can be removed and replaced, appears to be several ribbon connectors.
Now just have to figure out where to get the part.
Thanks
tonyjsan said:
Thanks for the link, I took a look at the Step 2 photo, and it appears the sd card slot is attached to board, and that board can be removed and replaced, appears to be several ribbon connectors.
Now just have to figure out where to get the part.
Thanks
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The slot is soldered onto the daughter card which also controls the touchscreen. It can be removed and replaced, but some skills are required. Otherwise, just buy a used one off ebay. Turn the service switch off, or disconnect the battery BEFORE touching anything inside the tab. Otherwise, you risk frying components. After replacing the daughter card, you might have to reflash the firmware to make it work with your current digitizer. Be patient when working on it.
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Helloworld.
My symptoms: the device spontanely stopped to detect memory card (the card itself is functioning - checked already, as well as plugging another card into my pola), however the device reacts (wakes up) to the memory card insertion switch status changes (present/absent).
At a glance - all components on the M/B seem to be intact, however I didn't made it yet to unsoldering the card holder and watching inside for bent/absent pins.
Can someone provide me with a clue - what components on the polaris M/B are responsible for communicating with the SD card, and which ones of them I need to check to make sure they function properly?
No clue about that in "classified" service manual from wiki
Am I missing something?
I'm seeing the same thing - curiously problem also occurred on the 6th...
I'd be interested if you find a solution (I'l come back and post if I do)
I'm seeing the same thing - curiously problem also occurred on the
I'd be interested if you find a solution (I'l come back and post if I do)
So, finally got my hands on that one polaris I noticed lying around.
The problem itself was in card-reader slot. I never found the replacement for the slot itself, so I de-soldered it and soldered a micro-sd card right into place using small pieces of old ATA-166 cable lying around. Turned out not as good-looking, as it could be, done by a professional, but still does the job very well. Now device is functioning properly
However, the connector, that was originally on the M/B got 10 pins on the sides, 8 of which supposed to be connected to the micro-sd card. Maybe some1 here know why the hell there is 10 of them and what are 2 extras supposed to be connected to? Also, is the 8 pin supposed to be connected to the switch that represent card absence/presence?
Just before soldering you should try SD Formatter 2.0 for SD/SDHC (sdcard.org/consumers/formatter/) It almost saved my patience !
REPLACE SD CARD READER WITH SD CARD (Soldered)
1nsan3 said:
So, finally got my hands on that one polaris I noticed lying around.
The problem itself was in card-reader slot. I never found the replacement for the slot itself, so I de-soldered it and soldered a micro-sd card right into place using small pieces of old ATA-166 cable lying around. Turned out not as good-looking, as it could be, done by a professional, but still does the job very well. Now device is functioning properly
However, the connector, that was originally on the M/B got 10 pins on the sides, 8 of which supposed to be connected to the micro-sd card. Maybe some1 here know why the hell there is 10 of them and what are 2 extras supposed to be connected to? Also, is the 8 pin supposed to be connected to the switch that represent card absence/presence?
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I dont believe it is possible... but if you REALLY DID IT... then youre really an incredible INSAN3 Genius!!!
PLease give me further details. Since I opened the Polaris to replace a broken LCD screen the SD card reader broke apart... now I'm using my polaris with the (small) internal memory only (sigh!)
...maybe it's right time for a new phone, but while It is still not broken at all... I would like to try to fix the SD in the way you tell us you did it!
Hello. Recently just got a 8gb class 6 micro sd card for my HTC Desire (CDMA). When I put the card it it's not being picked up by the phone. Not giving me any kind of error message in the notification bar, just acts like no SD card is installed. My previous card was an 8gb class 2 card that came with the phone, so I know it can do high capacity. Threw the card in a card reader and re-formatted it FAT32, still nothing. Tried putting the card in a friends Samsung Galaxy and it picked up fine. Also my old card still works when I put it back in the phone, so I'm truly stumped here. The phone is rooted but Im not running any custom roms..
Well i think the problem in in your phone. Maby some dust on those golden pins or something you cound try another card to check if its the card or phone itself.
RyanJWZ said:
Well i think the problem in in your phone. Maby some dust on those golden pins or something you cound try another card to check if its the card or phone itself.
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My old card works fine in my phone, and the new card worked in a friends phone, and on my PC. Tried re-formatting (FAT32 and FAText) and naming the volume. For some reason my phone just won't pick it up. No error messages or anything, just acts like there is no micro sd card in it.
I've been researching this issue and have found a lot of threads about bad/corrupted SD cards randomly unmounting themselves. But the issue my phone seems to have is that the SD card isn't securely seated, and I haven't found much, if any, info on how to fix it.
Basically, my SD card unmounts if I bump my phone the wrong way. More often than not, it happens when I'm putting the battery cover back on. I did some fiddling with it, and once the card is inserted, if I gently pull on the card towards the edge of the phone, it unmounts. If I gently push it back towards the center of the phone, it remounts. I don't think it's an issue with my particular card (SanDisk 32GB Class 4) b/c I've tried two other cards (another SanDisk and an Kingston) and they all do the same thing.
I've tried pushing down on the card slot a bit to try and tighten up the metal sleeve that the card fits into with no luck. I've also tried putting a small piece of tape on top of the card to make it seat more firmly. Neither approach works. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I just got the phone recently and have been very happy with it (MUCH better than my old Droid RAZR). But I take a lot of pictures w/ my phone, so having a sketchy SD card is driving me nuts!
dkh7m said:
I've been researching this issue and have found a lot of threads about bad/corrupted SD cards randomly unmounting themselves. But the issue my phone seems to have is that the SD card isn't securely seated, and I haven't found much, if any, info on how to fix it.
Basically, my SD card unmounts if I bump my phone the wrong way. More often than not, it happens when I'm putting the battery cover back on. I did some fiddling with it, and once the card is inserted, if I gently pull on the card towards the edge of the phone, it unmounts. If I gently push it back towards the center of the phone, it remounts. I don't think it's an issue with my particular card (SanDisk 32GB Class 4) b/c I've tried two other cards (another SanDisk and an Kingston) and they all do the same thing.
I've tried pushing down on the card slot a bit to try and tighten up the metal sleeve that the card fits into with no luck. I've also tried putting a small piece of tape on top of the card to make it seat more firmly. Neither approach works. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I just got the phone recently and have been very happy with it (MUCH better than my old Droid RAZR). But I take a lot of pictures w/ my phone, so having a sketchy SD card is driving me nuts!
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Sounds like a hardware problem to me.. If i was in the position i would just get a replacement fone
My son forced the SD card slot tring to get the card out and some of the pins were bent. Consequence:the SD card is not recognized by the phone probably because the pins are not in the right position.
It would be very helpful if anyone can send me a photo of the SD card slot.
Many thanks!
kiscop said:
It would be very helpful if anyone can send me a photo of the SD card slot.
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There you are:
Thank you!!!
Helbelinc said:
There you are:
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Thank you very much Helbelinc!!!
I didn't succeed (probably one of the pins is broken) but it is not a very expensive repair (25€). I think I will mantain this good phone alive for a while more.
Hi, I just purchased a Galaxy S7 SM-G930FD and wanted to do the 2 sim and 1 SD card mod so that I could have both my lines plus SD card however the mod got stuck in my tray, I damaged the micro SD card and Sim card and I had to push the eject tool so hard that it damaged the ejection mechanism! Now the tray won´t go all the way in! What´s the replacement part that I need to order and where can I buy it?
Thanks!
rigojr81 said:
Hi, I just purchased a Galaxy S7 SM-G930FD and wanted to do the 2 sim and 1 SD card mod so that I could have both my lines plus SD card however the mod got stuck in my tray, I damaged the micro SD card and Sim card and I had to push the eject tool so hard that it damaged the ejection mechanism! Now the tray won´t go all the way in! What´s the replacement part that I need to order and where can I buy it?
Thanks!
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Hi
Check in Ebay they have them OEM or generic
Thanks, What should I look for?
Hi! Thanks! The thing is I don´t what to look for. I´ve searched for the motherboard but that doesn´t have the card slot, neither does the front or back chasis. I would prefer to buy a piece that includes the card slot so I won´t have to solder anything.
MAX 404 said:
Hi
Check in Ebay they have them OEM or generic
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rigojr81 said:
Hi! Thanks! The thing is I don´t what to look for. I´ve searched for the motherboard but that doesn´t have the card slot, neither does the front or back chasis. I would prefer to buy a piece that includes the card slot so I won´t have to solder anything.
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Check here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-OEM-M...259189?hash=item2112f97575:g:PX8AAOSwGXtXhLed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MicroSD...hash=item1a15bc73dc:m:m7GHw3OpdEtXE-1Cz2dHo-w
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Dual-...012213?hash=item5d66e17d35:g:fHcAAOSw4s9XkZfz
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Dual-...hash=item2ef324aecb:m:mxlBSeqade-LzRBocKPkhaQ
Thanks, What should I look for?
Hi Max 404, Thanks! but the tray is in perfect condition, what I ruined and need to replace is the slot where the tray goes, would you happen to know which part of the phone comes with the card reader slot? I´ve found the reader itself but I have very little experience soldering.
Thanks a bunch
rigojr81 said:
Hi Max 404, Thanks! but the tray is in perfect condition, what I ruined and need to replace is the slot where the tray goes, would you happen to know which part of the phone comes with the card reader slot? I´ve found the reader itself but I have very little experience soldering.
Thanks a bunch
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Mate
That is going to be very expensive , is the mainboard and lots of disassembly...not easy at all
Check here (step 11)
Here part number , plus no IMEI you have to get someone to transfer your original Imei to the new mainboard.......
Did you ever successfully fix it?
Same problem on S8+
after bending 2 eject tools to get the tray out (had installed 2 SIM + Micro SD mod) I managed to get the tray to stick out from the phone for like 2 microns!. the tray wouldnt move out any further so what I ended up doing was to pull the tray out with the help of dental floss! as genius as I thought I was, soon after I found out that the tray no longer sits flush inside the phone. even without any SIM or SD card. the tray it self looks alright. I think I have damaged the eject mechanism as well. Has any one solved this issue? am I looking at a costly repair? could it be the tray being deformed?
I cant post pictures sadly yet here. would appreciate if any one can help.