SD card reader problem - Page 2

Gerry · 11-01-2008, 08:58 AM

I've tried two cards, but maybe thirds the charm...I'll pick a new one up today. I haven't tried the reset button, good thought. And I haven't tried blowing in the slot. I'll try all of the above and see what happens.

Thanks very much for your suggestions.

GeoffC · 11-02-2008, 05:59 AM

blowing into the slot is good for removing dust, but unfortunately carries the risk of moisture deposits and even worse !!!

though by now you should be on the third SD card and hopefully that's the lucky one ...

promo · 11-03-2008, 04:53 PM

As mentioned before, change of cards did not help, formatting did not help either, so I think the SD slot is probably damaged.
Since the unit comes with the 512 MB of flash memory I find this sufficient so I can live without SD cards.
I did not get any reasonable reply from Booken, so if I get really desperate I will send it back during warranty period, otherwise it shall serve it purpose as such.

HarryT · 11-04-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by promo

As mentioned before, change of cards did not help, formatting did not help either, so I think the SD slot is probably damaged.
Since the unit comes with the 512 MB of flash memory I find this sufficient so I can live without SD cards.
I did not get any reasonable reply from Booken, so if I get really desperate I will send it back during warranty period, otherwise it shall serve it purpose as such.

Unfortunately, what you CAN'T do without a functioning SD slot is to upgrade the firmware, so if a firmware update which has significant new functionality appears, you won't be able to apply it

.

Pulp · 11-04-2008, 04:17 AM

... and there is an amazing one of these coming up - I would not keep a defective device and hope not to need the sd-card if I where you, the sooner you send it to bookeen the better the chances are that you get it repaired under warranty!

HarryT · 11-04-2008, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulp

... and there is an amazing one of these coming up

Er, there is????

Do you know something that the rest of us don't?

GeoffC · 11-04-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Er, there is????

Do you know something that the rest of us don't?

is this a wind-up from pulp-fiction.....

Pulp · 11-04-2008, 04:11 PM

...well, the new update is promised to include foldersupport and a few goodies (total pages on the goto-page-dialog, batterymeter on in the reader-statusbar,...)...
...and if Bookeen-devs stick to their "rhythm" we can expect the update before Christmas.

This is no definite information, only what I put together from several forumposts - mingled with all my hope and anticipation - and I am sure I'm not the only one looking forward to that update

My point was mainly for promo to be prepared when(ever) the update comes, as otherwise he might be frustrated ending up with the only cybook without foldersupport.

delphidb96 · 11-04-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulp

...well, the new update is promised to include foldersupport and a few goodies (total pages on the goto-page-dialog, batterymeter on in the reader-statusbar,...)...
...and if Bookeen-devs stick to their "rhythm" we can expect the update before Christmas.

This is no definite information, only what I put together from several forumposts - mingled with all my hope and anticipation - and I am sure I'm not the only one looking forward to that update

My point was mainly for promo to be prepared when(ever) the update comes, as otherwise he might be frustrated ending up with the only cybook without foldersupport.

You *DO* know that 'before Christmas' is meaningless as Christmas comes every year.

Derek

Gerry · 11-05-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

though by now you should be on the third SD card and hopefully that's the lucky one ...

I have tried three SD cards from three different companies, reformatting the cards, hitting the reset button, blowing in the SD slot, and lighting candles (Just kidding about that last one). I have come to the sad conclusion that the SD card reader on my slot is defective.

Having only just gotten my reader back from Bookeen I was going to just deal with it (like promo) but now that I realize I can't upgrade my reader without it. I will contact them and see how I can get it resolved. (Sigh)

-gerry

Pulp · 11-06-2008, 03:26 PM

Good luck - I feel for you!

11-04-2008, 04:11 PM	#23
Pulp Palm Addict Posts: 477 Karma: 1001951 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3 [512mb, FW: 1.5]	...well, the new update is promised to include foldersupport and a few goodies (total pages on the goto-page-dialog, batterymeter on in the reader-statusbar,...)... ...and if Bookeen-devs stick to their "rhythm" we can expect the update before Christmas. This is no definite information, only what I put together from several forumposts - mingled with all my hope and anticipation - and I am sure I'm not the only one looking forward to that update My point was mainly for promo to be prepared when(ever) the update comes, as otherwise he might be frustrated ending up with the only cybook without foldersupport. Last edited by Pulp; 11-04-2008 at 04:13 PM.

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11-01-2008, 08:58 AM	#16
Gerry Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston, MA Device: Cybook Gen 3	I've tried two cards, but maybe thirds the charm...I'll pick a new one up today. I haven't tried the reset button, good thought. And I haven't tried blowing in the slot. I'll try all of the above and see what happens. Thanks very much for your suggestions.

11-02-2008, 05:59 AM	#17
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	blowing into the slot is good for removing dust, but unfortunately carries the risk of moisture deposits and even worse !!! though by now you should be on the third SD card and hopefully that's the lucky one ...

11-03-2008, 04:53 PM	#18
promo Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	As mentioned before, change of cards did not help, formatting did not help either, so I think the SD slot is probably damaged. Since the unit comes with the 512 MB of flash memory I find this sufficient so I can live without SD cards. I did not get any reasonable reply from Booken, so if I get really desperate I will send it back during warranty period, otherwise it shall serve it purpose as such.

11-04-2008, 04:17 AM	#20
Pulp Palm Addict Posts: 477 Karma: 1001951 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3 [512mb, FW: 1.5]	... and there is an amazing one of these coming up - I would not keep a defective device and hope not to need the sd-card if I where you, the sooner you send it to bookeen the better the chances are that you get it repaired under warranty!

11-06-2008, 03:26 PM	#26
Pulp Palm Addict Posts: 477 Karma: 1001951 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3 [512mb, FW: 1.5]	Good luck - I feel for you!

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