2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.13 Card Reader Slot Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the computer’s card reader functions are
functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with
the other procedures as required.
Procedure 1: Check on Windows
VISTA(TM)
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1
Check on Windows VISTA(TM)
Insert an MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card into the slot. Check if the installed Windows
recognizes automatically the MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card and the data in the
MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card can be read.
If the card is not recognized or data are not read, go to Procedure 2.
Procedure 2
Connector Check and Replacement Check
The MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card is connected to CON5001 on the Main board.
Check 1
The MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card and the Main board may be disconnected.
Make sure the MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card is firmly inserted to CON3301
on
the Main board. If not, insert it firmly. If the MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card is still
not functioning properly, perform Check 2.
Check 2
The MMC/SD/MS/MS(PRO) card may be faulty. Replace it with a new one
following the step in Chapter 4
Replacement Procedures
. If the problem continues,
perform Check 3.
Check 3
The Main board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in
Chapter 4
Replacement Procedures
.
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