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2. Press in on the smart card reader (1), and then lift the reader slightly upward (2) while pulling it
out of the slot (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the smart card reader assembly.
ExpressCard assembly
Description Spare part number
ExpressCard assembly 642763-001
Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet,
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 42).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Remove the bottom door (see
Bottom door on page 49).
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 54)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 50)
d. Fan (see
Fan on page 64)
e. Heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 65)
f. Modem module (see
Modem module on page 63)
94 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures