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I have a Dell G7 Windows 10 laptop with an internal Realtek SD card reader that only works under certain situations. I have tried all of the online “fixes” and it has not fixed the issue. The card is good and works perfectly on other computers. Using another card makes no difference. Also, the same happens with an external card reader...
If the SD card is in the reader at boot up, it works as designed with all functions operating properly (read, write, drag and drop etc). Once the card is removed, it no longer will work. If the card is replaced with a different card, it will not work. Putting the original card back in, it will not work. Hard booting the computer will get the reader to work again.
If the laptop is booted without a SD card in the slot, it will not work. Opening Device manager will not show the reader. If the laptop is booted with the card in place, the reader shows in Device Manager.
Any help would be appreciated.
If the SD card is in the reader at boot up, it works as designed with all functions operating properly (read, write, drag and drop etc). Once the card is removed, it no longer will work. If the card is replaced with a different card, it will not work. Putting the original card back in, it will not work. Hard booting the computer will get the reader to work again.
If the laptop is booted without a SD card in the slot, it will not work. Opening Device manager will not show the reader. If the laptop is booted with the card in place, the reader shows in Device Manager.
Any help would be appreciated.