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Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D - Card Write Protected Error

Jacquelinegt90
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Hello,

Whenever I turn my camera on it says " CARD WRITE PROTECTED." 

I flipped the lock to unlock on the SD card multiple times. When that did not work I replaced it will a new SD card that had never been opened. I tried multiple SD cards at the local store. However this doesn't seem to be the issue.

 

What is my solution here?

 

Thank you!

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kvbarkley
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Then it is the little lever inside the camera that engages the switch. You can try to use a thin stick or something that will let you work it back and forth.

Is it inside the card slot?

Hi Jacqueline and welcome:

Yes, peer inside with a light and check it out before poking around - a magnifying glass might be useful.


cheers, TREVOR

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kvbarkley
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Yes. There is a little mechanical switch inside the card slot that engages the write protect switch.

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