EOS Rebel T3i Write Protect Error

[Bluecollarcowbo]

Hello, I have a canon t3i rebel that I have used for quite some time and just earlier this week, I got an error message on my camera saying that my memory card was protected and that it wouldn’t let me take photos. The switch wasn’t down so I thought maybe this was the card itself so I got a new one. The same exact message showed up for a new card, I checked for debris in the card slot and could not see anything. Thanks.

[Bluecollarcowbo]

I’ve had it for about 5 years.

[deebatman316]

Are any pieces of the old SD Card broken off in the card slot. Inspect carefully with a flashlight and check the original SD Card for any broken pieces. If clear then the fault is with the camera.

[normadel]

Do you only have one SD card?  Trying another one will tell you what's what. A 16 or 32 GB card is cheap.

[Bluecollarcowbo]

Unfortunately I have tried 3 brand new  ones and unfortunately everything said the same thing.

[kvbarkley]

You have never said whether you have inspected the inside of the slot. Take a long, thin tool, and try to exercise the little switch that engages the write protect tab. It may be stuck

[Bluecollarcowbo]

Thanks for the tip, what does the switch look like

[Bluecollarcowbo]

 this is what the inside looks like, there’s a little black lever on the left hand side, but I assumed that was just the lever that eject the card