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Card reader/USB 3.0 board
Description Spare part number
Card reader/USB 3.0 board 652514-001
Before removing the card reader/USB 3.0 board, 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 45).
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Service access cover on page 46).
6. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 58) or upgrade bay hard drive (see Upgrade
bay hard drive on page 60).
7. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 65).
8. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 81).
Remove the card reader/USB 3.0 board:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
2. Remove any plastic blanks in the card reader slots.
3. Remove the three Phillips M2.5x3.0 screws (1) that secure the card reader/USB 3.0 board to the
base enclosure.
4. Lift the right side (2) of the card reader/USB 3.0 board to disconnect it from the system board.
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