04 MicroSD Card Replacement | LED Race Clock Support

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When to use this

Follow this procedure if the clock does not boot and the Raspberry Pi shows no indicator lights.

Power state

Power off & unplugged

Disconnect before card access.

Tools

Phillips #2 screwdriver
Thin-nose pliers (optional)

Parts

Replacement MicroSD card

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Before you begin

With the clock off and unplugged, remove the back panel first (02 Back Panel Removal). Then follow this procedure's power state.
Turn off the LED Race Clock and disconnect it from electrical power.
Place the clock on a stable work surface.
Keep removed hardware together and begin with the rear housing open.
The card can typically be removed by hand or with thin-nose pliers. If using pliers, pull gently to avoid damaging the card or its connector.

Identify this part

MicroSD card location beneath the Raspberry Pi

Steps

Locate the MicroSD card underneath the Raspberry Pi. Access may be limited.

Card location beneath the Raspberry Pi
Carefully grip the exposed edge of the card.
Gently pull the card straight out of the slot. Adjust your grip as needed and take your time.

Straight-out removal
Note the orientation of the original card before it is fully removed.
Position the replacement MicroSD card in the same orientation as the original.
Slide the replacement into the same slot until it is fully inserted.

Replacement insertion

Important

Pull the card straight out.
Match the original orientation.
Do not force the replacement into the slot.

Check when done

The replacement MicroSD card is fully inserted in the slot beneath the Raspberry Pi and matches the original orientation.

Still not working?

Email support@finishedresults.com. Tell us you completed procedure 04 and what you saw when you checked your work. Replacement parts are ordered the same way.