SD card not locking into slot on new MacBook Pro

DMW56 wrote:

I just purchased my laptop on 3/30/2025 so basically I own it for one day. I went to use the SD slot for the first time and the card did not seem to lock into the slot. Is this normal for these computers or did I get a defective unit?

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Did you shove it in there like you mean it...?

Did you try a different card to compare your results?

Is the r/w in the locked position? the lock slider tab on the card to unlock the card,

ref: Use the SD and SDXC card slot on your Mac

if it is not working as expect new out of the box —

you have a limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status

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That 14-day return/exchange policy only applies in countries where you can buy DIRECT from Apple