K-1 - Memory card ejector

**eccs19** · 10-29-2016, 03:13 PM

So today I was second shooting for someone. They gave me a Sony card to use. I normally only use Sandisk or Lexar. Probably just a fluke it happened at this point, but when I went to give her the card back, it wouldn't eject. I managed to get it out, and I can put in another card, but nothing springs like it should. Second slot if working fine. When I put a card into the first, the card works, just have to manually pull it out. Anyone else have this happen to them? I expect it will have to go in for repair, not unless someone else has had this happen and knows a easy fix...

Adam · 10-29-2016, 03:27 PM

It hasn't happened to me, but it does sound like the card caused some damage that'll have to be repaired.

**eccs19** · 10-30-2016, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It hasn't happened to me, but it does sound like the card caused some damage that'll have to be repaired.

Agreed. I've sent an e-mail to Pentax Canada to get an ETA on repair time prior to sending it in. Don't want to be without the camera for a shoot if I can help it. Worse case I guess, I use my K-5iis, but it won't be the same. lol

rawr · 10-30-2016, 10:11 PM

When you get a torch and have a look into the card slot, do you see any gunk or debris in there?

The Sony card may have had some adhesive residue on it that has fouled the little spring mechanism that pushes the card out when you do the eject, or the gunk might simply be gumming up the sides of the slot, forcing cards to stick in the slot.

It's also possible that the Sony card had a label or something attached to it that has now fallen inside the slot and is blocking the eject spring.

The eject spring is located at the top of the card slot. You might be able to clear anything blocking the spring by using a partially straightened paper clip (or something equivalent). If you see anything in there, turn the camera power off, eject the battery, and gently scrape away whatever may be interfering with the spring.

10-29-2016, 03:13 PM	#1
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	K-1 - Memory card ejector So today I was second shooting for someone. They gave me a Sony card to use. I normally only use Sandisk or Lexar. Probably just a fluke it happened at this point, but when I went to give her the card back, it wouldn't eject. I managed to get it out, and I can put in another card, but nothing springs like it should. Second slot if working fine. When I put a card into the first, the card works, just have to manually pull it out. Anyone else have this happen to them? I expect it will have to go in for repair, not unless someone else has had this happen and knows a easy fix...

10-29-2016, 03:27 PM	#2
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10-30-2016, 06:14 PM	#3
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam It hasn't happened to me, but it does sound like the card caused some damage that'll have to be repaired. Agreed. I've sent an e-mail to Pentax Canada to get an ETA on repair time prior to sending it in. Don't want to be without the camera for a shoot if I can help it. Worse case I guess, I use my K-5iis, but it won't be the same. lol

10-30-2016, 10:11 PM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	When you get a torch and have a look into the card slot, do you see any gunk or debris in there? The Sony card may have had some adhesive residue on it that has fouled the little spring mechanism that pushes the card out when you do the eject, or the gunk might simply be gumming up the sides of the slot, forcing cards to stick in the slot. It's also possible that the Sony card had a label or something attached to it that has now fallen inside the slot and is blocking the eject spring. The eject spring is located at the top of the card slot. You might be able to clear anything blocking the spring by using a partially straightened paper clip (or something equivalent). If you see anything in there, turn the camera power off, eject the battery, and gently scrape away whatever may be interfering with the spring.