Removing memory card from Nokia E51

Removing memory card from the Nokia E51 could be a daunting task. Why is it so? Firstly, the eject mechanism doesn’t eject the memory card enough for users to remove. Secondly, there is not enough clearance for users to have a good grip on the memory card to pull it out. I faced this problem as well and started to surf forums for answers – some of them suggested using a pen knife to lift the card up so that you can pull it out. Well, I certainly don’t wish to scratch my phone accidentally in the process of doing so.

I do understand that users won’t remove their memory card frequently but what if you have the need to? Especially if you are outside without a pen knife? For me I sticked some scotchtape to the end of the memory card so that I can use that to pull the memory card out after ejecting the memory card.

Tools

1. Scotchtape
2. microSD memory card

What I did
I cut out a small piece of tape and sticked it to the end of the memory card like those 3M’s file labels. If you don’t know, make the tape in to a “V” shape with the sticky side facing in, place the edge of your memory card between the two ends of the “V” shape and stick it. Make sure that it sticks tightly to your memory card.

And you would probably end up with something like this.

Now insert back your memory card and you would realize that you have something to grip on the next time you eject your memory card.

Yay! No more problems in removing memory card from E51

 

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