Ways to Fix Corrupted/Damaged SD Card:

1. Try Another USB Port or Change Adapter/Card Reader

This is by far the easiest fix you can try, which is why you should always start with it before you move on to other ways to fix a corrupted/damaged SD card.

If you have a laptop with a built-in SD card reader, we recommend you purchase a USB card reader and try several different USB ports, preferably on more than one computer.

You should also rule out that your microSD card to SD card adapter is to blame by using a different adapter or connecting the microSD card directly to your computer via a microSD card reader.

2. Fix a Card by Trying CHKDSK Command to Check for Memory Card Errors

Included in all versions of Windows is a command-line utility for checking the file system and file system metadata of a volume for logical and physical errors. This utility is called CHKDKS, and it’s actually much easier to use than most people think.

To fix a corrupted SD card using the CHKDSK command:

a) Type “cmd” in the search box on the taskbar and select Run as administrator.

b) Enter the following command (make sure to replace X with the letter assigned to the SD card you want to fix) and press Enter: chkdsk X: /f (The /f parameter tells CHKDSK to fix all memory card errors.)

c) Wait for CHKDSK to finish. The process may take several hours, depending on the size of your SD card.

3. Use SD Card Data Recovery Software to Recover Files

SD card corruption and damage may result in the loss of important files. To get them back, you can use SD card data recovery software like Disk Drill.

Disk Drill is a reliable data recovery solution with support for all types of SD cards, including SD, SD High Capacity (SDHC), and SD Extended Capacity (SDXC). It can quickly recover any files (pictures, videos, audio, documents, etc.), and you can preview recoverable files before recovery.