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My iMac stopped recognizing SDXC slot and running slow

Hi...


I have two issues going on... I am not sure if they're related. the iMac is not recognizing SD cards when inserted into SDXC slot.


My computer is also running slow.


Please help...


iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 29, 2022 7:38 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2022 8:01 PM

Reset the SMC and test the SD card slot.

see > Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


You need to get an external hard drive for Time Machine backups.

see > Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


Your Fusion Drive is split.

see > How to fix a split Fusion Drive - Apple Support


Basically you need to fix the Fusion Drive, Reinstall macOS and then restore from your Time Machine backup.

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Sep 29, 2022 8:01 PM in response to applekind

Reset the SMC and test the SD card slot.

see > Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


You need to get an external hard drive for Time Machine backups.

see > Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


Your Fusion Drive is split.

see > How to fix a split Fusion Drive - Apple Support


Basically you need to fix the Fusion Drive, Reinstall macOS and then restore from your Time Machine backup.

My iMac stopped recognizing SDXC slot and running slow

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