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Nov 25, 2022 14:24:48   #
Dbez1 Loc: Ford City, PA
 
As hinted in the thread title, the card 1 slot will not click the card in. It will insert just fine, but it’s a no-go for staying in. I’m guessing that it’s a repair issue but thought I’d ask if anyone has an easy fix. I’ve already tried the BKT + arrow up to force it to use the broken slot, and I’ve also tried multiple cards with the same outcome. In the probable scenario that it will require a professional, are there any recommendations for repair facilities. I live near Pittsburgh, PA. Thanks in advance.

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Nov 26, 2022 07:54:56   #
starlifter Loc: Towson, MD
 
I had a similar problem with my D7200 several years ago. Look in the slot with a light. I had a small piece o plastic from the corner of the card. And check your cards. Another hogger had suggested this then. Hope it helps.

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Nov 26, 2022 07:57:29   #
starlifter Loc: Towson, MD
 
Dbez1 wrote:
As hinted in the thread title, the card 1 slot will not click the card in. It will insert just fine, but it’s a no-go for staying in. I’m guessing that it’s a repair issue but thought I’d ask if anyone has an easy fix. I’ve already tried the BKT + arrow up to force it to use the broken slot, and I’ve also tried multiple cards with the same outcome. In the probable scenario that it will require a professional, are there any recommendations for repair facilities. I live near Pittsburgh, PA. Thanks in advance.
As hinted in the thread title, the card 1 slot wil... (show quote)


I replied incorrectly in anothern area . Check in your card slot with a light for a piece of plastic from your card.

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Nov 26, 2022 08:33:14   #
mrozzoo Loc: Illinois
 
I had the same issue......

it had a small plastic piece from an SD card in there..... turn it over/on its side and use a blower bulb or small artist paint brush to clean it.

worked for me... then I closely inspected the SD cards and found the culprit.... Lexar replaced the card!

try this out before the repair shop... good luck

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Nov 26, 2022 08:48:01   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Look in the slot; Even if you don't see/know what to look for - use vacuum cleaner hose attached to one of those thin opening attachments (for cleaning in between sofa cushions and such) to concentrate the suction. If no debris is evident, it could be that the lock mechanism has failed/is failing. Until corrective success, switch to 2nd card slot, designate it as primary...that way you can continue to use the camera. My D7100 1st slot failed at about 25K clicks, I could not fix it and the card would not read - so I switched to 2nd slot as primary....and I changed my operating method going forward.

Also:
Try a brand new card (preferably a micro card with adapter/holder), if it locks in place, LEAVE IT THERE!! Just remove the micro card from the adapter from now on - If it will not lock in place, but the card will still work, try using a small piece of foam or plastic to hold the card in via the card slot door (this may/may not be feasible for long term), but will tell you if the card slot is still communicating with the card.

Consider the following:
From now on with second slot; Use only Micro SD card types, and when taking card out or putting in, pull the micro card from the holder, leaving the card adapter/holder in place permanently in the card slot, this will eliminate any wear and tear on the 2nd card slot mechanism. If you have trouble grasping the micro card, use tweezers while leaving the adapter "locked" in place. This method works well, I have continued to use my workhorse D7100 for several years now with only the second slot, I never remove the micro card adapter/holder, just pull the card from it.

Repair by a camera repair shop would probably cost as much as a used replacement body, but since you have a second slot, you have time to determine what you want to do.

You can also alternate downloads by using the cable instead of pulling the card.
My $.02

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Nov 26, 2022 08:54:20   #
agillot
 
Slot number 2 is the answer for now .i have a 7100 , and use only 1 card in number 1 .

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Nov 26, 2022 13:28:30   #
Dbez1 Loc: Ford City, PA
 
That’s awesome! I haven’t had time to try the suggestions yet but I want to thank all those who have taken time to respond to my camera issue. I’ll let you know what happens.

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Nov 26, 2022 13:54:10   #
Dbez1 Loc: Ford City, PA
 
IT WORKED! I tried the vacuum cleaner idea and saw a tiny black speck in the slot. It wouldn’t come out, so I hit it with air and it loosened it enough to come out as I tapped the camera upside down on my hand. I included the remote to provide size perspective. Again, THANKS TO ALL!


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Nov 26, 2022 13:59:49   #
Old Coot
 
starlifter wrote:
I had a similar problem with my D7200 several years ago. Look in the slot with a light. I had a small piece o plastic from the corner of the card. And check your cards. Another hogger had suggested this then. Hope it helps.


Same as this. Also had small piece of plastic inside\

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Nov 26, 2022 19:07:29   #
Valenta Loc: Top of NZ
 
I had this problem with my D700. Went to various repair people. All said the camera was obsolete and beyond repair. I still have it, but am reluctant to commit it to landfill. It was such a good camera.

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Nov 26, 2022 19:12:36   #
Dbez1 Loc: Ford City, PA
 
I hear you. My 7100 still does very well in most circumstances.

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Nov 26, 2022 20:19:31   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Valenta wrote:
I had this problem with my D700. Went to various repair people. All said the camera was obsolete and beyond repair. I still have it, but am reluctant to commit it to landfill. It was such a good camera.


Does the card slot communicate at all with the camera? Have you tried the old clean the contacts with alcohol trick? Does it have one or two slots? Tell me more, I'll see if I can come up with something/
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Nov 26, 2022 21:25:48   #
Dbez1 Loc: Ford City, PA
 
It’s got 2 slots and I thought I had it fixed when I got the little piece of plastic out. However, now I get an err message in that slot. The other one still works though.

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Nov 26, 2022 22:04:41   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Dbez1 wrote:
It’s got 2 slots and I thought I had it fixed when I got the little piece of plastic out. However, now I get an err message in that slot. The other one still works though.


Assuming you are trying a new card;
It might have bent a pin, or it could have debris still in the pin contact area, try looking in again with good light and magnifying lens. The broken piece might have bent a contact pin. These can often be straightened, but it is a challenge due to size and access issues.
The ERR message could possibly be cleared by a reset.....and/or method in next sentence................
You might also try turning off, removing the battery, turn on for few seconds( maybe 30) and off with battery out, then re-install battery and turn on camera, see if you still get the message.

In the long run, mine failed due to similar issue around 25K clicks, it is still working fine on the second slot at near 50K clicks....I have a micro sd card adapter/holder in the second slot all the time, I remove the card with tweezers (so no wear on second slot/pins/locking mechanism). This may be the way to go if the ERR does not clear.

Good luck with you effort!!!

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Nov 26, 2022 22:54:24   #
Valenta Loc: Top of NZ
 
Apparently, it has one slot with 50 odd pins - some longer than others. The latter have bent over beyond recovery.


I still have my even older D200- crop frame and it works well..

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