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 79.
Replacing the card reader
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 34.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 35.
4. Locate the card reader. See “Locating components” on page 12.
5. Disconnect the card reader cable from the USB connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on
the system board” on page 13.
6. Press the blue retaining clip to remove the card reader out of the chassis.
Figure 26. Removing the card reader
7. Install the card reader retainer on the side of the new card reader.
Figure 27. Installing the card reader retainer
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