M40-236 card reader malfunction/problem

hello, we bought 2 m40-236s and both have the same problem: we put em out of the box and when a sd card is inserted to the card reader slot both laptops "die". Windows does not respond, led is not flashing, cursor is moving but nothing works. This leads to hard reset as nothing else's possible.
I verifiued and there are no conflicts, drivers are up to date.. nothing has been modified/upgraded by me or my subordinates. So what's wrong? Let me remind you that 2 brand new laptops have the same problem.
I used 2 different SD cards: kingston 512mb and kingston 256mb. The same effect. Please advise me on how to proceed.

Hello Pawel
It is very strange. This slot can read many different cards like SD/MS/MS Pro/SM/MMC and xD. Believe me on this way it is not easy to say what the problem is but I presume that you didnt put the card in right position (no led). If the unit is preinstalled by factory it must work properly.
Problem is that if you dont use this slot properly it can damage the notebooks circuitry. In my opinion you should check your SD cards again with other unit and try it again. Be sure that SD card is in right position. If there is still the same situation contact your local dealer and let them check it. If there is any serious problem you must discus it with him.
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Just took it to an authorized service center in Gaithersburg, MD (about 10 minutes from my office). I hope it's simply a matter of replacing the card reader.
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Thanks to everyone who offered advice. I'll post the service center's findings when I get my laptop back.
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