Dell D410 manual Removing the Smart Card Reader, Replacing the Smart Card Reader

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Smart Card Reader

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 Service Manual

Removing the Smart Card Reader

Replacing the Smart Card Reader

Removing the Smart Card Reader

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: 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.

1.Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2.Remove the center control cover.

3.Remove the keyboard.

4.Remove the display assembly.

5.Remove the palm rest.

6.Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the smart card reader.

1smart-card reader connector

2smart-card reader cable

3M2 x 3-mm screw

4smart card reader

7.Disconnect the smart card cable from the system board.

a.Use a plastic scribe or small flat-head screwdriver to lift the top part of the system board connector for the smart card reader.

b.Lift the smart card cable out of the connector.

8.Slide the smart card reader back, and then lift up the card to remove it from the hard drive cage.

Replacing the Smart Card Reader

1.Slide the smart card reader back into the hard drive cage.

2.Reconnect the smart-card reader cable to the system board.