corrupted my 1gb sd card with a new usb reader/writer

rammster

Hi there I just purchased a 5 in 1 card reader from ebay, and used it on my computer, after installing driver. I inserted my 1gb SD card with my photos in it and the light on the reader lit up, however my desktop said that there was a power surge that happened on USB hub and that the USB device was using more power than rationed for it. I tried to access the card but it didn't work, then i inserted it back in my camera , and it didn't work either, nor in my PDA. It seems that the card has been corrupted ( 1GB - SD card) after usage of the card reader. Scared , I have put the card reader back into the packaging .

I have contacted the seller regarding this.

I have also tried to format the card etc. but to no avail. Do you guys have any guidance.

tigermatt

How have you tried to format it? If you are using the Windows built-in tool, see if you can get a third party tool as the windows one doesn't always work as well.

rrwfotr

What brand is the card? I always buy with good brands such as kingston or Samsung etc as I know that Kingston has a lifetime warrenty on their cards therefore if the card ever goes wrong you get a new one free of charge if you send it to them.