2DS issue write protected SD

[MO35AB]

So i got 2 Nintendo 2DS the small ones, from market place, both broken, i was able to assemble one that works out of the two, with some issues i managed to fix, later when i input the SD card it keeps telling me that it is write protected, i tried other cards, same issue, on pc they all work fine.
I think something wrong with the SD slot ...
anyone ran into this issue before ?
I have a spare one

 

[Kwyjor]

Are you using microSD cards in an adapter, or are these all full-size SD cards? If you're using an adapter, are you using the same adapter when you try to use them in your PC?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Try:

1. Multiple full-sized SDs
2. Try putting tape over the complete area of the flimsy write protect slider. Sometimes this works when the internal micro-switch in an SD reader goes nuts.

If neither of those help you might have to replace the reader (or short the pins responsible for telling position of the useless* slider).

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* SDs, including micro versions, can actually set to write protected, but this requires sending raw commands. The actual write protection is very useful if desired as it is reliable.

 

[MO35AB]

Are you using microSD cards in an adapter, or are these all full-size SD cards? If you're using an adapter, are you using the same adapter when you try to use them in your PC?

Full sized cards, no adapter.

 

[MO35AB]

Try:

1. Multiple full-sized SDs
2. Try putting tape over the complete area of the flimsy write protect slider. Sometimes this works when the internal micro-switch in an SD reader goes nuts.

If neither of those help you might have to replace the reader (or short the pins responsible for telling position of the useless* slider).

====
* SDs, including micro versions, can actually set to write protected, but this requires sending raw commands. The actual write protection is very useful if desired as it is reliable.

Noted, will try.

 

[splaca]

Try putting tape over the complete area of the flimsy write protect slider. Sometimes this works when the internal micro-switch in an SD reader goes nuts.

I've had good luck with this method for the same problem on my 3DS XL, and remember seeing other threads in here being resolved in the same way.

Not to say it's guaranteed, of course, but at least it's very easy to try