Brand new extreme SanDisk Micro SD Card 32GB turned to RAW format


  1. Elmo1
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    Brand new extreme SanDisk Micro SD Card 32GB turned to RAW format


    I have just bought a Micro SD Card for my raspberry pi, when i put the SD card into my laptop it says i need to format it. Windows is not let me access the SD so i thought formatting it would solve the problem, i don't care about the information/files on the SD so it tried to format it. Windows gave me a error so i tried using the SD card formatter form Home - SD Association but it also gave me an error "memory card is write-protected" i have looked for a solution but i cannot find one.

    unfortunately, i don't know what information i should provide about the SD Card
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  3. Eric3742
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    If you are using SD card adapter to insert into the computer SD slot.
    At the side, there is a small switch, just either move (flick) up &or down.
    This is to lock the SD from doing anything, as similar to CD disc.
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  4. Elmo1
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    I already know this and i have moved the switch up and down and to make sure i was doing it correctly i used this image to guide me but i didn't make any difference. I forgot to mention that when i put the SD card into my laptop it become Very Hot.
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  6. jumanji
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    Since it is a new Card, return it to the vendor and get a replacement. The card is most probably defective.
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