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Built in SD Card Reader on OS Monterey 12.5 not working

Before upgrading the OS it always worked promptly. Not anymore. I am using a USB card reader as for now. It seems to be a Monterey issue. Solution?

iMac 27″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 5, 2022 2:12 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2022 2:20 AM

Sorry, guess the wording was confusing my old mind and thought the Card Reader was a USB Type


Sometimes a SMC Reset may bring it back to life


Reset the SMC of your Mac


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Aug 5, 2022 4:35 AM in response to GilbertVK

It will depending on the Card Reader and just how exactly the Card Reader is attached to the computer.


Much like USB Hubs have be problematic in Monterey - some work and some do not. It is dependent upon the Chip Set inside the the Card Reader


Has the user attempted connecting the same Card Reader, the exact same way, to another Apple Computer running an older version of macOS ? Does it work there ?

Built in SD Card Reader on OS Monterey 12.5 not working

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