84 Removing and Installing Parts
Removing 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 59.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the CD/DVD drive in the following step, as long as
the cables do not obstruct your working area once the drive is set aside.
2
Remove the CD/DVD drive (see "Removing a CD/DVD Drive" on page 87) and carefully set it aside.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to the cables
and the cable connectors.
3
Disconnect the Media Card Reader USB cable from the USB connector (USB1) on the system board
(see "System Board Components" on page 63) and route the cable through the clip on the shroud.
4
Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the Media Card Reader towards the back of the computer.
Then, lift up to remove it from the computer.
5
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 90).
1 Media Card Reader 2 drive release latch
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