2. Rotate the adapter card retainer 1 to the open position to remove the failing
adapter card.
3. Remove the failing adapter card out of the chassis.
4. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package.
5. Install the new adapter card 2 into the adapter card slot.
6. Ensure the adapter card is fully seated into the adapter card slot.
7. Close the adapter card retainer.
8. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35.
Replacing the card reader
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading 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 card reader.
1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the card reader.
3. Locate the card reader.
4. Disconnect the card reader cable from the front USB connector on the system
board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.
Note: Make sure you note the location of the cable when you disconnect the
cable from the system board.
Figure 28. Installing an adapter card
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