Old iPaq 3955 help

[jpjehu]

My SD card slot doesn't recognize my SD card anymore - I can play my Madden 05 game card, but I've tried 3 different SD Cards and none are picked up - Any thoughts???

[Jason Dunn]

Try spraying some compressed air in there, clean it out...

[LWesson]

Try spraying some compressed air in there, clean it out...

If that doesn't work, chances are the SD slot has a damaged solder joint or pin. We have had to replace the entire slot before.

[jpjehu]

I blew into it pretty hard many times - any other ideas?

[Menneisyys]

My SD card slot doesn't recognize my SD card anymore - I can play my Madden 05 game card, but I've tried 3 different SD Cards and none are picked up - Any thoughts???

A pin is bent in the SD slot - it's a very common problem with the 39xx series, I've dealt with the same problem many times. Fortunately, it can be very easily fixed by hand - just take apart the device with a Torx 6 and force the bent pin back to its original position.

[jpjehu]

Sounds great - I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the help!

[jpjehu]

I opened the unit up - it seems that one of the pins was crushed down. I was able to bend it back up so that I now have an active SD connection - but how much would it be to replace the entire SD slot?

[LWesson]

I opened the unit up - it seems that one of the pins was crushed down. I was able to bend it back up so that I now have an active SD connection - but how much would it be to replace the entire SD slot?

It's $60 + return shipping.