92 Removing and Installing Parts
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Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.
2
Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the
computer.
3
Remove the computer cover (see page60).
4
Remove the drive panel (see page77).
5
Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from its packaging and ensure that all of the
screws are included.
6
Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected.
7
Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card
Reader connector on the system board (see page62).
Media Card
Reader
screws (4)