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title: How to change the SD card
description: "### Open the back of the map Bend all eight tabs upwards to unlock the backplate. ![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-17-07-800x800.jpg) Remove the backplate. Make sure not to unplug the USB cable. ![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-17-44-975x800.jpg) ### Locate the SD card The SD card is on top…"
url: "https://pilotmap.co/help/how-to-change-the-sd-card/"
updated: "2024-04-17"
category: Update
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# How to change the SD card

### Open the back of the map

Bend all eight tabs upwards to unlock the backplate.

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-17-07-800x800.jpg)

Remove the backplate. Make sure not to unplug the USB cable.

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-17-44-975x800.jpg)

### Locate the SD card

The SD card is on top of the Raspberry Pi controller board. See picture below.

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-18-10-868x800.jpg)

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-18-29-738x800.jpg)

### Remove the old card and insert the new one

Carefully remove the old card and insert the new one, as shown in the pictures below.

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-18-49.jpg)

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-19-02.jpg)

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-19-16.jpg)

### Close the frame

Ensure the USB cable is still attached to the map, then add the backplate again and bend back the tabs.

![](https://pilotmap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-16_20-17-07-800x800.jpg)

### Set up the WiFi again

After replacing the SD card, you need to set up your WiFi again. [Please follow the tutorial provided here](https://pilotmap.co/help/how-to-connect-pilotmap-to-your-wifi/).