Hardware Misc SD Card Errors

[Mattia2309]

Hi, I'm new to gbatemp. I have a problem. Every time I put the sd card in my second-hand o2ds I get one of these two error messages: "Write-protection is enabled on the SD Card. The software on the SD Card cannot be displayed."



or "Cannot display the software on the SD Card. The SD Card could not be accessed.". Also, when i take out the battery and put it in again, it shows me the luma3ds "recovery mode(?)", implying it's modded and has a CFW.


I've already tried putting tape on the "lock" switch of the sd card, I've cleaned the SD Card and SD Card Slot, I've formatted the 2ds, the SD Card in FAT32 and I've tried to straighten the pins in the SD Card Slot, but none of these worked. If you think one of these is REALLY the solutions, could you attach a well-recorded video, some images or a detailed explanation on how to do it? Since i think i didn't do any of these right. I've tried with 4 SD Card Adapters, 1 Original SD Card that came with the 2DS and 2 Micro-SD Cards and it still showed the two messages. Since these all work on my phone, my other 2DS, my switch, my PC, my Wii and my DSi, I really think that the problem is the slot. I can open the 2DS but I can't exchange the slot for now. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.

 

[Hayato213]

It is pointing at the write protection toggle on the SD card.

 

[Mattia2309]

how can I fix

It is pointing at the write protection toggle on the SD card.

this?

 

[Hayato213]

how can I fix

this?

If you already tried more than one SD cards and these card work with other devices, then the problem might be the o2ds SD card slot.

 

[Sypherone]

In relation to this thread, it could be the card slot is not correctly pluged in.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/cannot-...ard-the-sd-card-could-not-be-accessed.357807/

 

[Mattia2309]

If you already tried more than one SD cards and these card work with other devices, then the problem might be the o2ds SD card slot.

i know, i wrote it in the post, but is there a way to fix it without exchanging it with a new one?

 

[Hayato213]

In addition to this thread, it could be the card slot is not correctly pluged in.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/cannot-...ard-the-sd-card-could-not-be-accessed.357807/

He has an o2ds so that is soldered on to the motherboard.

 

[Hayato213]

i know, i wrote it in the post, but is there a way to fix it without exchanging it with a new one?

Look like the problem is the slot if you tried more than one SD cards already, the sd card is lock when the latch is in down position.

 

[Mattia2309]

He has an o2ds so that is soldered on to the motherboard

Exactly. I can't even replace it

 

[KleinesSinchen]

@x65943
https://gbatemp.net/members/x65943.350709/page-28#profile-post-96111

Can you tell us what/where to short two points to get rid of permanent write protect?

 

[Mattia2309]

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[Mattia2309]

Look like the problem is the slot if you tried more than one SD cards already, the sd card is lock when the latch is in down position.

I have it up but it still gives me the error on every sd

 

[CoolMe]

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Try with a different sd card adapter. Sometimes when they turn faulty, it'll still act as if it's in the locked position, even if it's not.

I've tried with 4 SD Card Adapters, 1 Original SD Card that came with the 2DS and 2 Micro-SD Cards and it still showed the two messages.

Edit : ignore my comment above, you've done that already..

 

[Sypherone]

Can you tell us what/where to short two points to get rid of permanent write protect?

I will think two contacts to the pin that register if writeprotection of the SDCard(-Adapter) is enabled or not. But for sure something that has to do with it.

EDIT:
Like mentioned in this thread, there must be two contacts of the writeprotection near to the pin. This must be soldered or bridged.
For testing purpose, i would bridge them first.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/broken-sd-card-slot-in-old-2ds.480780/post-7512715

Temporary maybe a few layers (2 or 3) of tape over the switchhole of the sdcard could work, to press the pin inside the reader against the contact. But not to much to kill the slot entirely.

 

[ghjfdtg]

Try to push the SD card all the way in until the end (beyond the point it clicks) and apply a bit of force. This can help fix the detection for the write protection slider temporarily.

 

[Mattia2309]

i did it with all my force but it still gives me the error. Heck, now a new problem started: whenever i turn on the 2ds while the sd card is already on, the blue light turns on and stays like that forever but the screen stays black.

Try to push the SD card all the way in until the end (beyond the point it clicks) and apply a bit of force. This can help fix the detection for the write protection slider temporarily.

 

[Sypherone]

I checked pics of the motherboard. But on the pics alone, there is nothing to see to say wich contacts must bridged.

 

[Mattia2309]

I checked pics of the motherboard. But on the pics alone, there is nothing to see to say wich contacts must bridged.

here's some photos of my o2ds' motherboard and sd slot in case you need these.

 

[impeeza]

@x65943
https://gbatemp.net/members/x65943.350709/page-28#profile-post-96111

Can you tell us what/where to short two points to get rid of permanent write protect?

depends on the way of the socket, the socket should have two "switches" one is closed when the card is inserted the other is closed when the card is write enabled, the above is a socket example the pins 12 & 13 should be short for enable writing.

 

[Mattia2309]

I will think two contacts to the pin that register if writeprotection of the SDCard(-Adapter) is enabled or not. But for sure something that has to do with it.

EDIT:
Like mentioned in this thread, there must be two contacts of the writeprotection near to the pin. This must be soldered or bridged.
For testing purpose, i would bridge them first.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/broken-sd-card-slot-in-old-2ds.480780/post-7512715

Temporary maybe a few layers (2 or 3) of tape over the switchhole of the sdcard could work, to press the pin inside the reader against the contact. But not to much to kill the slot entirely.

Could you send me a video or some photos on how to put the tape correctly? Since i just put some layers of tape, put it in the console and it just spams me "SD Card was removed"