This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader.
Note: The card reader is only available in some models. For new installation, see “Installing the card reader”
on page 43
. For replacement, see “Replacing the card reader” on page 45.
Installing the card reader
To install 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 34.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 35.
4. Locate the card reader drive bay. See “Locating internal drives” on page 14.
5. Pivot the card reader retainer to the left and slide it out of the chassis.
Figure 22. Removing the card reader retainer
6. Install the card reader retainer on the side of the new card reader.
Figure 23. Installing the card reader retainer
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