CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer

Replacing the memory card reader

To replace the memory card reader:

1Remove the back panel by following the instructions in “Opening the case” on page 35.

2Remove the power supply by following the instructions in “Replacing the power supply” on page 40. You do not need to unplug the power supply from the system board.

3Pull the card reader release latch out (toward you).

4Slide the card reader out(towardyou)untilitstops,then unplug the cable from the drive.

5Return your computer to its upright position, then slide the card reader out the front of the computer.

6Slide the new card reader into the computer from the front until the front of the reader is flush with the front of the computer, then slide the card reader release lever forward (away from you) to lock the card reader into place.

7Lay the computer face-down, then reconnect the cable to the card reader.

8Replace the power supply by following the instructions in “Replacing the power supply” on page 40.

9Replace the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the back panel” on page 36.

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