I have a computer with a built in Memory Card reader and a few weeks ago i left a memory card in there and turned the computer off and when i turned it back on the computer wouldnt get past the XP screen without taking the memory card out , when i did this. The computer no longer recognises memory cards or adapters.i have tried 2 adapters with 3 different memory cards to no avail. any suggestions?
Hiya, Fairly simple this one, try the following:- 1. Switch off the computer, disconnect from power supply. now get a air canister, and direct the air blaster through the card reader holes. 2. leave the machine off for not less than 5 minutes - This lets the inside return to room temperature. 3. When 2 above complete -restart your computer. using a pen torch, check that no pins or wires seem out of place. if these look ok, then proceed to 4. 4. re-install the driver for your card reader. Using Startcontrol panelhardwaredevice manager - Locate the card reader section, and simply right click, select properties, then go through the tabs until you find update driver or re-install driver. Once this is completed, goto 5. 5. re-boot the computer, and try the reader with a different memory card. This is because your other ard maybe corrupted. Hope this helps, Alex
