I didn't know where to put this: it's applies to many models. It also applies to Micro SIM and Nano SIM cards pushed into slots for larger sims.
I just got a Galaxy Note 2. I was transferring data and large SD Cards between a N8, a Desire HD, and the new Note 2.
I accidentally put a 32GB mSD card into the SIM slot on my wife's old N8 that we were trying to extract all the old data from.
I couldn't find a quick "How to" fix on google. so I worked it out myself... here's what worked. Other phones have differing slots... but the principles are similar.
1) the N8 has 2 side accessed slots beside each other. the same logo is on the cover for each... but this is also possible on the Desire HD (but the slots are more clearly marked) and on other phones. The Note 2 makes this mistake difficult as the SIM slot is protected by the battery. (as on previous Samsung models)
2) all SIM slots have metal springs that press against the electrical contacts on the sim. if something passes the spring, it pops up again, and stops the item being easily removed.
3) DON'T FORCE IT. you will destroy the SIM slot.
I just fixed this problem on the N8...
you need:
2 thin strong probes. I used to large safety pins.
1 piece of thick card or plastic.
1 pair of tweezers.
instructions:
1) the USIM / SIM slot in many phones like the N8 and other modern smart phones have small sprung electrical contacts that press up against the metal pads on the SIM. these rise up and create a "Non return" mechanism if a smaller item like a Micro SIM or Nano SIM is pushed into the slot . you must depress these springs as you draw out the SD card or smaller SIM.
2) You must Grab the SD card from the sides using one or 2 thin strong needle probes. this is easier if they have a small 90 degree bend at the tip, but I did it with safety pins. One side of an SD card is flat the other is shaped. it`s easier to draw the card out by the shaped side, holing the flat side vertical with the other probe.
3). Using the probes, draw the SD Card up untill it is touching the small springs, but dont pull against them.
4) Insert the piece of card or plastic to depress the springs. Keep the probes in place while you do this. take care not to press it in further than it needs to go.
5) now draw the SD Card out further so it is holding down the springs itself. and until you can grab it with a pair of tweezers.
6) Withdraw it fully using a pair of tweezers. Check which slot is which before putting a card in next time (me too)
I just got a Galaxy Note 2. I was transferring data and large SD Cards between a N8, a Desire HD, and the new Note 2.
I accidentally put a 32GB mSD card into the SIM slot on my wife's old N8 that we were trying to extract all the old data from.
I couldn't find a quick "How to" fix on google. so I worked it out myself... here's what worked. Other phones have differing slots... but the principles are similar.
1) the N8 has 2 side accessed slots beside each other. the same logo is on the cover for each... but this is also possible on the Desire HD (but the slots are more clearly marked) and on other phones. The Note 2 makes this mistake difficult as the SIM slot is protected by the battery. (as on previous Samsung models)
2) all SIM slots have metal springs that press against the electrical contacts on the sim. if something passes the spring, it pops up again, and stops the item being easily removed.
3) DON'T FORCE IT. you will destroy the SIM slot.
I just fixed this problem on the N8...
you need:
2 thin strong probes. I used to large safety pins.
1 piece of thick card or plastic.
1 pair of tweezers.
instructions:
1) the USIM / SIM slot in many phones like the N8 and other modern smart phones have small sprung electrical contacts that press up against the metal pads on the SIM. these rise up and create a "Non return" mechanism if a smaller item like a Micro SIM or Nano SIM is pushed into the slot . you must depress these springs as you draw out the SD card or smaller SIM.
2) You must Grab the SD card from the sides using one or 2 thin strong needle probes. this is easier if they have a small 90 degree bend at the tip, but I did it with safety pins. One side of an SD card is flat the other is shaped. it`s easier to draw the card out by the shaped side, holing the flat side vertical with the other probe.
3). Using the probes, draw the SD Card up untill it is touching the small springs, but dont pull against them.
4) Insert the piece of card or plastic to depress the springs. Keep the probes in place while you do this. take care not to press it in further than it needs to go.
5) now draw the SD Card out further so it is holding down the springs itself. and until you can grab it with a pair of tweezers.
6) Withdraw it fully using a pair of tweezers. Check which slot is which before putting a card in next time (me too)
