yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] banderling:
I got this moka case and with it on the card doesnt stick out at all.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006BU4TQY/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details

Infact, id say that if it didnt have this overhang itwould be alot harder to exchange sd cards whe in the case. I was getting ready to sand it down because itwas digging into my palm, but im happy now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Laurentwb:
Sticking a small piece in the blue area is a way to try to lock the card a litlle bit deeper (1mm or less) in the slot. That way, the card may not protrude anymore.

It may be needed to also remove a little piece in the red area. This is a risk you can not push to get the card out from the prime.

I have seen that the micro SD cards are filled with electronics. That's why I suggested this (very limited) modification because there is a chance it is in an area where there is nothing to hurt.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoteriX:
It would be great if you could post pics to help us see what you mean. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kreinartz83:
mine was a san-disk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NatTheCat:
I used a nail file (Board) to take the lip off and about 0.1mm off the end. Nearly hit contacts so be careful not to ruin the chip..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wokka00:
Don't have it with me, but I did it with scotch tape to the card I have here with me. I left a lip of tape hanging off the edge so I can grab it with needle-nose pliers if it gets too tight. The wrap doesn't go down far enough to interfere with the lock for the card I actually did this to, and the number of layers depends on the thickness of your tape.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lite matter:
Got home and went to play a movie. No sd card in slot. :eek: Thankfully found it quickly. Was floating around in the tote bag I have for it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
No full coverage. Silicon is strong enough, a little will do. I would likely do the inner side up between the card and the body only. nothing more. I would use black as black will blend in. You can buy black RTV at any car store pretty cheap.

If you hate it, it will 100% come off damage free. This is the beauty of silicon. Strong yet pliable and just peels away. It will blend nice in black.

Have not done it as I find I am not even using my card.

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another decent option

wrong, it does stick out, your just hiding it

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Well? What is the verdict? Can you put in the card, close the cap, seal it in and carry it around? My gut says.. no
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mletchworth:
And your gut would be wrong. UPS guy was late but I've got it now. It's a great little holder for microsd cards. I haven't tested it's card reading ability but I assume it works as advertised.

Card out:

Card in:

Sealed up with card inside:

More functional and secure after drilling a hole in the cap :
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Glad to be wrong.. found it cheaper on eBay so plan to pick one up :-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eraursls1984:
Can you get any pics of this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] banderling:
Lol, well its fine for me. :D

With a case on, the overhang becomes irrelevant. I dunno about you, but i was more nervous about walking around with my tfp unprotected for the days before i got a case than I was about losing my sd card.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] achuong08:
sanded down a sandisk one to the point of metal peaking out, still sticks out :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] surroundedbytrees:
My card fell out as well here. Indeed in my old TF i never had this problem. in fact it was hard to get the thing to lock in place. Was wondering if anyone has a 1Gb unit they might risk and try filing from the other end (where the contacts are)....if the card is shorter will it sit further into the device, or is the lock what determines where it sits? Just from looking at my 16Gb card it seems there is more space to play around with on the contact end of the card
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwlyons:
I've had the exact opposite issue... my micro SD card is STUCK in the Prime. It's like it fell off of the track it's supposed to lock into. And now my Prime won't even boot up. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
It locks by holding onto the little cutout on the side of the card so filing off plastic on the contact side should be of zero benefit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ngough:
I have an elago, these are the smallest usb sticks ever due to the clever placement of the microsd card.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] paga912:
Agreed. That is the one thing that I cant stand about the prime, you would think that someone would have thought of this during the design process. So far I have never knocked mine out yet but I try to hold it to where my hand is covering the slot but not touching the card. Its annoying but works i guess
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] batt105:
Funny, I came to this section to read if anyone else has had the MIA SD card. Guess I am not alone. Lost mine a few days ago. Fortunately, I just found it at work on the floor. I have been wishing for the last few days it had an internal SD port.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TheOriginalPol:
Whoa whoa whoa, back up... What kind of casing is on the back of that there Prime, sir? Or is it just a sticker?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Linou60:
Hi,

sorry for my poor english.

I had a similar problem : first time I inserted my SD card in the slot, the tablet didnt reconyze it (fyi it is the card i used everyday in my Xperia Play).

I tried to eject it but it was stucked in the slot, and it was impossible to get it out.

It seems the pop-up mecanism was broken out of the box.

I had to use a knife to pop it up. The card is KIA (Samung 32 Go Class 10...).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwlyons:
What kind of knife did you use, a pocket knife? I posted earlier that I'm in the same situation, and I can't get it out either. Don't know how comfortable I am using sharp tools around my $500 purchase.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Just got mine. VERY small very tiny and very trick little gadget. Drilling the hole was cake, getting that damn wirey string to play ball was a PITA. But it worked out fine. Good little score for $8.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bimboy:
Great PSA. I noticed my 2 day old 32gb class 10 micro sdhc was missing today, and lost. Had lots of docs and personal info on it. So, i begrudgingly ordered a replacement this afternoon. Don't let this happen to you. :-(

Crappy part is that I had a 16gb class 6 in there for 4 weeks without an issue.... put the costly card in, and disappearing act ensues. Go figure.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
Its the Black Carbon-fiber TechSkin from Skinomi. Really easy to install, and protects it pretty well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zyon10:
Does anyone have a TFP that doesnt suffer from this problem? Curious to know if there are any out there whose memory cards sit flush.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoteriX:
There's a difference between a manufacturing defect and a design flaw. I believe this falls into the latter camp.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
This is not the case at all for me. My microSD card locks in like it should on my Prime. I'm curious what the heck type of microSD brand cards did you people get to be having this odd issue?

I have a 32GB Sandisk microSD card and it's the same size as the filler card.

My microSD card slot is spring loaded like a normal SD slot and operates in the same fashion. I slide in my microSD card into the slot and it locks in. The only way it will become loose to be taken out is if I apply force to it by pressing it further to unlock the spring.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zyon10:
Could you post a photo of the card and filler side by side and possibly the part number of your SD card please?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mithrandir007:
Just wondering, do you have a European or US model?

What about those with the problem?

Mine should arrive on Monday (64Gb Grey model with dock imported from France), I'll give some feedback when I get it as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
I would post a photo that I snapped with my Prime, but doing so have just reminded me of the awful interface that I'm surprised no one's made much fuss about is the lack of options for upload host links for photos we share.

I see Google+, Picasa, and ASUS Webstorage all featuring an awful interface in not offering what I need which is a simple ability to upload photos to a host and the easy option to copy URL to share with an online community.

I just can't believe after all these years with the explosion of image host sites, and every cell phone and smartphone and most tablets featuring a digital camera that Google failed to make it simple to share pictures via online community.

I know this is OT, but seriously have any of you been able to use the Image link button in the reply window on this forum from their Transformer Prime tablet?

Even the upload file option does not work on the default web browser of the Prime

This is very annoying, :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eraursls1984:
I have several; 32gb class 4 & 10 sandisk, 16gb class 6 sandisk, 8gb class 2, 4, & 6 sandisk, and a few off brands from 2-8gb class 2-4 and none of them sit flush.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
Ditto, I have SanDisks, Kingstons, and several cheap ones that came with phones. None sit flush and can easily be accidentally ejected. Between the wife and I, we've lost 3 since late December.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mithrandir007:
Could you still try to post it another way please? It'd be very interesting to see the size and model of that micro SD card.. unless they fixed the new batches of TP, but it'd be surprising.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] garak0410:
True Story...my 4 year old daughter discovered it not sitting flush, pulled it our and bit it in half. Never happened on my original transformer. :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
I don't know whether to laugh

:)

or be mad

:mad:

Or cry (message icon)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] d-shade:
Not sure if anyone has found a solution but this is what I did.

I cut two pieces of electrical tape and stuck both of them on my sdcard.

this would get the microSD to fit all the way down without having it push back up. I am not sure what it might do to the spring but it will keep the sd card lower then the edge of the prime.

The first picture kinda shows how I overlapped the tape, this will stop the thicker portion from peeling.

The second pictures show what it looks like in my prime the extra piece that is sticking out will allow you to pull the card out.

Since the microSD gets stuck in the first push it should stay secure for awhile.

Note:

I just got my prime the other day and the microSD was one of my first concerns when I stuck it in today. So this hasn't been time tested yet. The microSD is only a 8gb Transcend class 6 that came out of my phone my phone got the 16gb amazon class10 since I didn't think i would get my prime so soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
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I honestly don't see how you guys are losing your SD cards, this is not an issue at all unless you guys aren't pushing it in all the way till it locks in.

A Real issue I'm finding with the SD card, is it's inability to transfer large files from the MicroSD to the internal hard drive, or from the MicroSD to the SD on the dock.

Your options are copy or cut / paste from the File Manager but whenever I try I get "paste failed" during the file transfer. This is nuts. It's like ASUS or Google didn't do a good job at all on testing the durability of ICS ability to file transfer from removable flash storage.

Nobody else experienced this problem? did you all lose your microSD cards before getting a chance to use it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darth_suicune:
32gb lexar class 10.

This is how it is in my tablet (DE 64gb). No issues with it getting loose, out or anything, 18 days i've been with it, only got it out to load some data from my pc.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
Fail. I have tried a half dozen cards of various brand name and knock offs. They all stick out too far, as does the dummy plastic piece.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
fail for you perhaps, but my SD card don't fall out of my prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
We're talking about spring loaded microsd cards, not a sd card in the dock
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xIC-MACIx:
+1

@game, I think you are confused....

as for methods to prevent loss, the tape method works great for me. All I did was take a small piece of office/scotch tape(duct tape was too thick) and wrap it on one side of the microSD (like a "U" shape).

Depending on how snug you want it, you can add layers to fit your preferences.

*You might want to add the lip like a previous poster did so you can get it out if you make it too thick.*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
Fail. I know you're talking about microSD cards that why i took a photo of two microSD cards I own along with the microSD filler card.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Turge:
I lost my 32GB Lexar Class 10 Micro SD card 2 weeks ago while on a trip. Took the TFP out of my laptop bag on the plane and noticed it was gone the card was missing. I waited for everyone to get off the plane so I could look around for it. I never did find it. To this day, every time I go in my laptop bag, I start searching for it. LOL

Edit: I decided to take d-shade's advice and stuck a small piece of duct tape (couldn't find any electrical tape) to one side of the card. The card now fits snugly and I'm quite confident it will never slide or spring out but it can easily be removed through the use of a fingernail.

Here's a pic:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TBTransformer:
Well my microSD card came out of the slot when I picked the slate up. Now the locking mechanism is broken. I had to RMA the prime yesterday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Col.Kernel:
I've removed my 32 GB microSD card from my Prime, put it into the full sized SD card adapter, and put that into the SD Card slot on the dock.

Since my prime lives in the dock when I'm not using it and Titanium Backup backs up to the SD card in the dock, I'm good with it there rather than where it might get clicked by accident and fire across the room.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
Fail, too late, you said sd card.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] The Boojum:
Read this thread last night, having already lost one microSD card (SANDisk 32G for the record). Noticed a bit later that its replacement had fallen out! Fortunately found it though.

A possible solution occurred to me - software, not hardware. Couldn't someone (not me - unfortunately I lack the necessary skills) write a simple app that runs in the background and emits a brief, loud and distinctive alarm sound when the card is removed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doddsie:
The micro sd card is the same, put it down on the car seat the otherday and that ejected mine, though it still works.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] redpoint13:
Well I thought it wasn't an issue but sure enough I pull my tablet out at work today and my SD card is gone.

Wonderful.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
My wife and I have lost 4 32 GB'ers between us since late December. Terrible design by Asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Axe-08:
Look at the middle pages of this thread some guy used Tasker to do this.

Also I lost a 8gb microsd the other day. I kept my cheap 32GB transcend one in the dock then I wanted it in the tablet, and knowing the problem with the card extruding I tried sanding it down a bit.... Fail. It's done for. I thought I barely went down but I went far enough to see the copper color inside.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Is that a successful filing attempt?

Best I've seen that doesn't chance ruining your card would be the tape or silicone trick to just keep pressure in the bay.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MK17:
Duct Tape on the side, Aluminum Foil on the front, Holes drilled in the back.

She sure is reaall purdy!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Axe-08:
It was unsuccessful. The only thing I get is the micro ad mount message for a split second then how away.

I will be doing the silicone trick when I get my class 10 64gb from woot
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Phoneguy589:
This is one if the reasons having a case is great. I can hardly get my sd card out.

Sent from my TF201

using xda premium
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] di11igaf:
Super glue that b!tch :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zoro25:
Another user here who has lost a 32 gb class 10 card.

Asus must have known about this defect and made their mock cards smaller on purpose which is the only way to keep them in the prime.

The thing I'm pissed about is not the value of the card but the pictures and family videos that i've now lost.

How many allowances have to be made for the prime and all of its design and code defects.

Really poor show ASUS.

Personally I think that ASUS should either state where in the world you can buy a functioning MicroSD card the same size as their template

or state they F'd up once again and create a new new card in that form factor and sell it as cost to all prime owners. (could easily be checked by serial at time of ordering)

I'm mega pissed,
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
No argument it's a terrible design.

My wife and I have lost 4 32gb cards since December. Finally, I used Tasker to create an alarm each time the card was unmounted. Since then, no lost cards.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] R00l:
Sad but, sounds effective. I have popped that ***** out once as well. I carry mine in a little bag, so generally worst case scenario it falls out in the bag.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
I use Tasker to play an alert notification I have to stop to get it to shut off and flash an icon in the dock if the SD card is ejected.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] raylie:
About the pasting failed. (I have dock, 2 cards). I found that by turning the tablet off between file moves allows it to continue. It's also touchy to move files from computer to dock card. I intend to use a card holder/reader to put files on card, then insert back into dock. I mainly use music and video files.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
While I agree that it shouldn't stick out as much as it does and it's bad design, how careless are some of you that lose it so easily! I carry my tablet in a neoprene sleeve in my backpack daily, a lot of time on my motorcycle at that. I can feel that it's there and take care not to pop it out. I constantly use it and put it in and out of case and have yet to have it pop out accidentally...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] killermojo:
Is there anything on this ****ing thing that actually works as it should?! This is ridiculous!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jaypm:
it's funny too to see that this is actually a NEW flaw. i was handling a friend's tf101 today and noticed that the microSD slot does not have this problem on the old device.

seriously though, as much as i agree that this is a flaw, the tasker solution sounds like a decent workaround. at least we have that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slugbug2010:
Of course it is not a problem on the og tf101- it does not have a beveled side. It's flat.

The Primes beveled side makes it appear as though it sticks out. Bare with me..... the microSD card is even with the front face of our Primes. They stick out from the back of the Prime.

It is really really easy to keep the card in by putting a thin strip of clear tape over it. I had little strips left over from my skinomi (I didn't bother with covering the sides) and it works great. It never popped out on me before that, but I also never ever took it anywhere without some sort of sleeve or case on it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] irishtexmex:
The tasker profile is very clever. Just set one up for that now. Very pleased with it. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
This is what I've done so far for preventative measure. Basically I put a 1-2mm rubber sticker on the top and bottom of the slot so the card reader is more flushed making it harder to push it out. If I press really really hard then yes it will eject but for the most part pressing even with more than normal pressure doesnt eject the card. Again only if I press to a point where my finger is hurting then itll pop put.

Left over from d-link router rubber feet sticker.

Inserted half of it just enough so its secure.

Other half is folded outside. I ended up cutting a slit where it folds so it stays folded

I cut a smaller strip for the bottom. (tablets is face down so it looks like its top)

Tested it after I was done. It did pop out once but you can see how hard I'm pressing.

[youtube]LMAhW3gAhP4[/youtube]
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mvn78_2:
the right cover

Right on. The simplest solution is often the best. Don't destroy a perfectly good SD or MacGyver your beautiful Prime with tape. Just get a cover that accommodates the SD. Thanks banderling.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] willumpie82:
Hi guys,

I've red this topic from the front to the back, have anybody thought about modding the inside of their tablet to fix this flaw?

If you have a look at the pictures from AnandTech you can see that de PCB where the cardconnector is mounted to is on a seperate PCB on the left of the picture below

http://images.anandtech.com/galleries/1619/_DSC8232.jpg

http://images.anandtech.com/galleries/1619/_DSC8242.jpg

http://images.anandtech.com/galleries/1619/_DSC8244.jpg

You could make the mountingholes bigger until the VIA's around the hole so that the card is going flush with the casing, be carefull with ESD, your touchscreen conroller is on that PCB too.

I didn't open my device myself. This is just a suggestion, ofcource i'm not responsible for anybody killing his device.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
word of advice, take out the dummy micro card and leave it out. mines got stuck/jammed in there twice. I hate how the slot is set up. now I see the gripes over the slot as I've used it more lately. I'm not so worried about it popping out. I'm more worried about that the card can actually slip over the inner slot and jam in there if not careful.

The power plug is a bad design also. too much of the plug on the bottom side is exposed when plugged into the tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Turge:
Doesn't help those with the dock
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
UNlikely to be seen on, what, page 11 but DO NOT SAND YOUR SD CARD! IT WILL DESTROY IT.

There was another thread that said cut a chunk off the dummy micro SD card that came with the prime and you can shove that in there to jam your sd card in the slot, or you can use some electrical tape to make it a more snug fit, other people have used apps like tasker to detect memory being removed and sound an alarm...

Whatever you do DO NOT SAND DOWN THE SD CARD ITSELF YOU WILL RUIN IT.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] franci1s:
Lost 16GB class 10 microsd card

Please be careful in handling microsd card just lost the card ,however the dummy card which comes along the tf201 is still firm and does not get dislodged easily:mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mazubo:
A piece of tape?
[General Questions and Answers] LlamaLord:
Asus Transformer Prime

Or should i wait for a newer tablet to come out?

Seeing how i saw that acer would be coming out with 1080P display.

Anyone got anything on this?
[General Questions and Answers] LlamaLord:
Should i now wait for the new asus transformer...anyone know a date?