What steps should I follow when my laptop isn’t recognizing a SD card after insertion?

1. Confirm that the SD card and laptop are properly connected.
2. Check the SD card is inserted in the correct orientation.
3. Check if the SD card appears under This PC or My Computer or Computer.
4. If not, try using a different port and cable to connect the SD card to the laptop.
5. Check the settings in the Disk Management tool to verify that the laptop can detect the SD card.
6. If the SD card is still not visible, try using a different device to access the data.
7. If no other device can access the SD card, check the manufacturer’s website for support.