The SD or Secure Digital format is the storage standard for most computers outside of USB flash drives. As long as you have a MicroSD adapter, you can access your MicroSD files on any standard SD slot. It works like a USB stick but in card form reminiscent of the mobile phone SIM card.
At any rate, if you wish to know the details regarding how to open sd card slot on dell laptop to insert and read your SD card or MicroSD card (with adapter) then keep on reading!
How to Open SD Card Slot on Dell Laptop
If you’re using a Dell laptop, it’s likely it has a SD “dummy” card or card cover inserted inside that you have to eject first before inserting your actual SD card into it. Press the card eject button in order to release the dummy card then insert the SD card on the now empty slot.
To remove the card, press the card eject button again and slide the card out of the system. Place back the dummy card to keep the slot occupied and to guard it against dust accumulation.
Other times, the SD card slot is empty and you can insert the card right away, but in both instances you must align the card correctly to prevent pin damage.
How Do You insert a MicroSD Card into a Dell Laptop?
You insert the MicroSD card into the SD or memory card slot the same way you would a regular card but you need to first insert the MicroSD card into an SD adapter to make the thumbnail-sized card become regular SD card size.
Push the card into the memory slot in the proper orientation until you hear the clicking sound. If you feel resistance, reorient the card or the adapter because it might be misaligned with the slot.
After insertion, your PC should be able to read the storage card and allow you to save, move, cut, paste, or delete data on it.
How Do You Read the SD Card on Your Dell Laptop?
Your, for example, SanDisk SDHC card (8GB) should fit right into your, say, Dell Inspiron card reader. Insert it with the label side facing up and with the pins aligned properly with the open slot. If it has a dummy card inside it, eject that card first before inserting your SD card.
Push the card into the slot until you hear a click. If you feel resistance, reorient the card to prevent bending or damaging pins. The laptop should be able to read the contents of the SD card, particularly if it’s using Windows as its OS.
Just wait for the AutoPlay window to access your SDHC card or click “Open Folder to View Files” to get to its contents manually. You can also press “Win Key + E” and click the SD card drive letter to again access to the card.
The Summation of Thoughts
The memory card or SD card should be plugged into the memory slot or SD slot. This is located either at the sides of the laptop or at the back with al the VGA, HDMI, and so forth ports. However, it’s more likely to be beside your wealth of USB ports or even the DVD-RW.
Windows automatically recognizes SD cards and mounts them immediately unto its computer system to allow you to save files, copy files, install programs, delete data, and whatever else is available on the card.
References:
- “How do you insert a SD card into a Dell laptop?“, SluiceArtFair.com, November 27, 2019
- Amber Viescas, “How to Put a MicroSD in a Dell Computer“, TechWalla.com, Retrieved May 13, 2022
- “How to Remove the SD Card, Express Card, Smart Card and PCMCIA Card on a Dell Latitude E6510 System“, Dell.com, Retrieved May 13, 2022