SanDisk SD Card Trouble - Page 2

cybermage · 02-24-03, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by maarten
Have you tried formatting it in fat16?

Yes, I tried the standard Dell format of FAT16, and several configurations of FAT16/FAT32 created by StorageTools and I can accurately reproduce the problem by simply installing a large application to the memory card regardless of configuration. I've already got my RMA from Dell and bought 4 replacement cards (1 Memorex and 3 Lexar) from CompUSA about 30 minutes ago. So far I can't make it crash - and I've tried hard.

Therigwin · 02-24-03, 04:22 PM

Boy am I glad to go to my Sam's Club and get one from there.

A SimpleTech Secure Digital 128 meg card for $55.00 and I have had no problems at all with it.

cuttooth21 · 02-24-03, 04:59 PM

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He said that it's the metallic label on the SanDisk cards that is shorting out just enough to corrupt the card.

That can't be true because I have no problems anymore ever since I've been using my 6 in 1 reader. It's only when I use the Axim to move files around.

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Try to format it with http://www.softwinter.com/storagetool.html as fat16..

If it ever happens again, I'll definitely try that. But I don't feel like formatting my card right now and losing all my data to see if it fixes it. :)

ComSpec · 02-24-03, 10:49 PM

Another user here that has had a bad run with Sandisk SD Cards.

First 256MB card began acting up less than 3 weeks after purchase. Fortunately, I believe in backups, and had a recent one of the card.

Formatting the card is the only thing that would bring it back, and within a few days, the entire process would be repeated.

Called Sandisk support... first thing out of the guys mouth was "sounds like a compatibility issue".

I challenged that, because the fact is... the card eventually fails in my camera, my Axim, AND my card reader.

Tech support suggested I return it to point of purchase.. which i did. Got a new 256MB SD card, it didn't last a week. Called Sandisk support again, they gave me a case number and asked me to return the card to them directly via a return box they would sent out. That was 3-week ago. Still no return material.

The Sandisk SD card had gotten to the point it would not make an entire day, so ordered a new SimpleTech 256MB SD card... received it one week ago today. NO PROBLEMS, works perfectly. I've repeated the same things I did with the Sandisk card that would make it quit working (full backups, large file transfers, installation of software).

IMHO.. STAY AWAY FROM SANDISK PRODUCTS. I say this as a LONNNNNNG time user of Sandisk too. Since '92, when they were "Sundisk".

My 2c's

toddack · 02-25-03, 07:31 AM

I had the same issues with Comspec and now going with the Lexmar product line.... The old line is so true....you get what you pay for...

Tom61 · 02-25-03, 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by cuttooth21

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He said that it's the metallic label on the SanDisk cards that is shorting out just enough to corrupt the card.

That can't be true because I have no problems anymore ever since I've been using my 6 in 1 reader. It's only when I use the Axim to move files around.

Actually, that lends more credit to the short-out theory. Your card reader may not press down on the top of the card as much as the Axim does, so it doesn't short out during writes.

I presume SD cards have separate read and write circuitry (most flash memory devices do), so it could cause a short in the write circuit, without causing problems when reading.

To those of you with San Disk SD card troubles: Do you take your Axim jogging, have dropped it, or done other high-movement activity? That could explain why some users have troubles, and people like me have no trouble.

02-25-03, 07:26 PM

Well I went about 2 months without any trouble till this weekend. I have had no trouble with the Lexar over that time.

maarten · 02-26-03, 04:46 AM

Ok... mine went down for the 2nd time... I was copying some stuff over but the program hang after 2mb, disconnected the cable. turned it off and on and away was my data

My card is going straight back where it came from :(

FEichinger · 02-26-03, 08:33 AM

Yep, mine went in the dumper last nigh and now I can't do anything with it. The Axim asks to re-format it but when I respond yes it just sits there, I tried StorageTools and it can't even "find" the card. This sucks...and based on what I've read on the Dell support message board the problem is rampent!

02-26-03, 06:35 PM

There is quite the thread working its way over at the dell support forums. You guys should keep an eye on it.

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportfor...essage.id=4518

AximDude · 02-27-03, 12:00 AM

I was close to buying a SanDisk SD card but came across a SimpleTech 128MB SD card at Sam's Club for $47. Bought it and store MP3's on it right out of the package with no problems. After reading all the posts about SanDisk problems I'm sooooo glad, I found the SimpleTech.

maarten · 02-27-03, 03:16 AM

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Originally posted by cageyjames
There is quite the thread working its way over at the dell support forums. You guys should keep an eye on it.

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportfor...essage.id=4518

I've just replied in that thread to get more attention to the problem.... dell seem to stay out of the discussion :crooked:

I'm having trouble to get my card swapped for another brand

so I'm trying to find out what is causing the crash..

rcmiv · 02-27-03, 08:56 AM

ed. To clarify -- I have a Sandisk CF card. Are both the Sandisk SD and CF cards failing?

My Sandisk 256CF fried last night. Same "CF Card2 warning" message. Ended up reformatting.

Has anyone successfully recovered after getting this message and NOT lost their data?

Also, what brand CF card would you folks recommend for those of us returning our Sandisks back to Dell?

Thanks,
Ray

maarten · 02-27-03, 08:02 PM

I filled out the supportform at sandisk.com and they've replied with a RMA form.

Mailed it back... let's see what they will come up with.

02-27-03, 09:05 PM

An email to SanDisk produced this responce.

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Hello,

Thank you for contacting SanDisk Technical Support.

There are no known compatibility issues with the Dell Axim and any of the SanDisk memory cards. Thank you for providing the information so that we may research your concern further. Please allow us the opportunity to look into it and we will inform you if any conflicts or issues can be discovered and/or resolved.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reply to this e-mail or contact our technical support department toll free at 866-SANDISK (866-726-3475). Have a Great Day!

Best Regards,

Paul

SanDisk Technical Support

Hopefully they'll really look into it.