Laptop doesn't recognize the SD card - this helps

If your SD card is not recognized, it can lead to frustration because the data cannot be retrieved and moreover, no data can be backed up. We show you how to fix the problem quickly and efficiently.

How to remedy the situation - recognize SD card

There are several ways you can use to ensure that your laptop recognizes the SD card.

1. Clean the SD card: Remove the SD card and clean the contacts with a dry microfiber cloth. If there is a more stubborn dirt, you can slightly moisten the cloth.
2. Clean the contact point: Especially dust can make the contacts can not communicate with each other. Blow into the SD slot to remove dust.
3. Manual start: Press the key combination of Windows key and E key. Now double-click on the SD cards. If you can access the contents, then the automatic start is disabled.
4. Formatting: SD formatting does not always harmonize with the operating system. Therefore, you can also fix the problem by letting the card format automatically. Allerdings muss Ihnen bewusst sein, dass dadurch alle Dateien verloren gehen.

Die Schwachstelle finden

Wenn Sie mit keinem unserer dargestellten Ansätze einen Erfolg erzielen, dann sollten Sie überprüfen, ob die SD-Karte oder der Laptop das Problem ist. Dafür probieren Sie die SD-Karte in einem anderen PC, Notebook oder Laptop aus.