What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 99.
Replacing the card reader
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page v.
To replace the card reader, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 40.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 41.
4. Locate the card reader. See “Locating components” on page 12.
5. Disconnect the card reader cable from the front USB connector 2 on the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 13.
6. Press the blue retaining clip 1 and slide the card reader out of the chassis.
Figure28. Removing the card reader
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