Smart-card reader
Removing the smart-card reader
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the SD card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the WLAN card.
6. Remove the WWAN card.
7. Remove the primary M.2 SSD.
8. Remove the inner frame.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the smart-card reader and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the touchpad buttons FPC from the touchpad.
2. Disconnect the smart-card reader FFC from the connector on the USH daughter board.
3. Peel the smart-card reader FFC from the touchpad.
4. Remove the two (M2x2.5) screws that secure the smart-card reader to the computer.
5. Remove the smart-card reader from the computer.
Installing the smart-card reader
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the smart-card reader and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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