SD card slot issue: X100S

[PascallacsaP]

Over the last couple of weeks, the SD card slot of my X100S has stopped functioning properly. At first the SD card was hard to click in. At the moment it won't click out again, but it is still well connected to the camera as photos can be written to it. Because the card won't come out, I am now using the micro-USB cable for transferring photos to my computer (which works, but is rather slow).

 

Does anyone have the same experience with any X camera? Could anyone give me an indication of the costs of repair of the card slot? Any other tips?

 

Thanks!

[PascallacsaP]

Time to anwer my own question (maybe others can take advantage of it later):

 

According to my local dealer, the repair costs would be 150 euros at the max. However, he succeeded to remove the card with his fingernail. Then he attached a small piece of tape to it, which serves as a little handle. Now the card can simply be slid in and pulled out without clicking. This works because the card connects well with the camera. Will try this for a while and perhaps get it properly repaired later.