Open Log Artemis - micro SD hardware issue (card will not stay in)

Greetings all!

Having a BLAST with this product and this community. Thank you all in advance!

Just as I was ready to deploy my OLA for its mission, the microSD card slot stopped holding the card in :-o a matter of fact, it spontaneously ejected a microSD card out of the car and into the parking lot!

upon closer inspection, it appears that the spring that pushes on the latch is deformed and not providing the need pressure. If I gently push down with my finger while inserting the card, the latch works properly (but becomes a ticking timebomb on when it will autoeject the sd card). I am honestly not sure if I somehow damaged it or if it came damaged.

unfortunately, purchased through Digikey while I was state side, but now I am back in New Zealand making returns difficult to say the least :smiley:

Has anyone seen this and have an easy fix?

Hi @TheBrownHobbit ,

Sadly, the Geneva mechanism in that SD socket is not difficult to damage. I’ve broken a couple myself. Reworking the socket is tricky. It’s easier to use an elastic band to hold the card in place…

Best wishes,
Paul

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