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    Question about sd card slot

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Terran1212, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. Terran1212

    Terran1212 Notebook Consultant

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    My notebook came with an sd card slot that has a holder card that you can put in there when the card isn't there. Should I leave that in there or is it okay for the slot to be empty when a card isn't there?
     
    Terran1212, Dec 30, 2012
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  2. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    It's really just to keep dust out of the slot (or at least off the contacts inside of it), you can leave it empty or leave it filled. I keep a SD card in it so I know where one is when/if I need it, and I keep a few utilities on it (cpuz, crystal disk info, hardware monitor, ccleaner...)
     
    Kuu, Dec 30, 2012
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  3. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    It's ok for the slot to be empty. It just helps keep out dust or whatever. It doesn't really do anything.
     
    Qing Dao, Dec 30, 2012
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  4. Ultra-Insane

    Ultra-Insane Under Medicated

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    As they said above not really a problem if not in. But not a bad idea to leave in. And as said above buying a working one to keep there sounds helpful and useful.
     
    Ultra-Insane, Jan 2, 2013
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