2.Press in on the smart card reader (1), and then lift the reader slightly upward (2) while pulling it out of the slot (3).

Reverse this procedure to install the smart card reader assembly.

ExpressCard assembly

Description

Spare part number

 

 

ExpressCard assembly

642763-001

 

 

Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Remove the bottom door (see Bottom door on page 49).

b.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 54)

c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)

d.Fan (see Fan on page 64)

e.Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 65)

f.Modem module (see Modem module on page 63)

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