SD card insertion question

[whitbyterry]

I received the portable device for Christmas and tried to insert an SD card into the slot. When I put it in, there's no 'stop' when I insert it like a laptop and no catch/lock like a camera has. In fact, I was able to insert it all the way to the point where it was impossible to get it back out without a small screwdriver to apply some gentle pressure. Is this normal? Is the unit defective?

 

I formatted the card and created a Games folder with bin files from a zip linked here. Regardless of where I insert the card, it isn't recognized. The card is a HC one 4GB which I think might not work. I can order a new older 4GB, non-HD, but they are $20 and seems like a waste if my unit is defective.

 

Any thoughts? Is the insertion process normal for these? Should I just get a non-HC card and I'll likely be fine?

 

 

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[Megadragon15]

You are supposed to push it in until it clicks. To get it out, push it in again and it will spring out.

[Flojomojo]

It only goes all the way in one way. As I recall, it should go in with the "teeth" facing the screen.

[Atari Nut]

Insert the card with the contacts facing up.