sd card stuck in K10D

**ramseybuckeye** · 04-26-2021, 11:46 AM

I would not remove it very often just in case the "spring" is getting weak. If you normally load with a card reader start using a cable.

pentasonic49 · 04-27-2021, 09:48 AM

The card in my K5D gets removed and replaced every couple of shots and the feel is exactly like any other Pentax I have. I post a lot of pictures on other forums and it is easier to put the card in the pc rather than connect a cable. The card gets formatted every time and so far that has not caused any problems, either.
I would try the card which you used to have in the camera, if it fits ok, then the new one must be wrong dimentionally.

**aslyfox** · 04-27-2021, 04:34 PM

went to see Phototronic here in town today about the camera and the sd card

Camera Repair - phototronic.biz

he did say that I did the right thing and didn't try to pry out the card while it was stuck

he took a look at SD card, it was normal

looked at the SD slot, used a flashlight, put another sd card in and then the sd card which had caused the problem in

no problems at all

I kinda felt like when I go to the mechanic and say it's making a funny noise

and the vehicle doesn't

so I will keep using it and try not to screw it up again

we did talk a little about the new K 3 III so it wasn't a wasted trip

Not a Number · 04-27-2021, 06:57 PM

Looking at the datasheets for the push-in, push-out type card sockets on digikey the ones that list the reliability rating say the slots are good for 10,000 cycles. If you took a card out and inserted again twice a day every day he socket should be good for about 13 years and 8 months.

One sheet noted the 10,000 cycles was based on testing at 400 to 600 cycles per hour.

crazy4oldcars · 04-27-2021, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Looking at the datasheets for the push-in, push-out type card sockets on digikey the ones that list the reliability rating say the slots are good for 10,000 cycles. If you took a card out and inserted again twice a day every day he socket should be good for about 13 years and 8 months.

One sheet noted the 10,000 cycles was based on testing at 400 to 600 cycles per hour.

So, basically, the failure was due to thermal fatigue...

Kirk B.

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04-26-2021, 11:46 AM	#16
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	I would not remove it very often just in case the "spring" is getting weak. If you normally load with a card reader start using a cable.

04-27-2021, 09:48 AM	#17
pentasonic49 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: weston-super-mare Posts: 395	The card in my K5D gets removed and replaced every couple of shots and the feel is exactly like any other Pentax I have. I post a lot of pictures on other forums and it is easier to put the card in the pc rather than connect a cable. The card gets formatted every time and so far that has not caused any problems, either. I would try the card which you used to have in the camera, if it fits ok, then the new one must be wrong dimentionally.

04-27-2021, 04:34 PM	#18
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	went to see Phototronic here in town today about the camera and the sd card Camera Repair - phototronic.biz he did say that I did the right thing and didn't try to pry out the card while it was stuck he took a look at SD card, it was normal looked at the SD slot, used a flashlight, put another sd card in and then the sd card which had caused the problem in no problems at all I kinda felt like when I go to the mechanic and say it's making a funny noise and the vehicle doesn't so I will keep using it and try not to screw it up again we did talk a little about the new K 3 III so it wasn't a wasted trip

04-27-2021, 06:57 PM	#19
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Looking at the datasheets for the push-in, push-out type card sockets on digikey the ones that list the reliability rating say the slots are good for 10,000 cycles. If you took a card out and inserted again twice a day every day he socket should be good for about 13 years and 8 months. One sheet noted the 10,000 cycles was based on testing at 400 to 600 cycles per hour.

04-27-2021, 07:39 PM	#20
crazy4oldcars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 218	Originally posted by Not a Number Looking at the datasheets for the push-in, push-out type card sockets on digikey the ones that list the reliability rating say the slots are good for 10,000 cycles. If you took a card out and inserted again twice a day every day he socket should be good for about 13 years and 8 months. One sheet noted the 10,000 cycles was based on testing at 400 to 600 cycles per hour. So, basically, the failure was due to thermal fatigue... Kirk B.