3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the card reader.
4. Press the release button and slide the card reader out of the front of the computer.
Figure 28. Removing the card reader
5. Remove the retaining bracket from the failing card reader and install it on a new card reader.
Figure 29. Retaining bracket for the card reader
6. Slide the new card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position.
7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new card reader.
8. Reinstall the front bezel.
9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 97.
Replacing the front fan assembly
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre
Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly.
Note: Depending on model type, your computer might have a front fan assembly installed.
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