Dell Studio Desktop - Replacing the Media Card Reader

Replacing the Media Card Reader
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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4. Remove any expansion cards (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card).
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5. Disconnect the cable that is connected to the mediacard reader from the system board (F_USB4).
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6. Remove the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis.
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7. Carefully remove the existing Media Card Reader from the computer.
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8. To install a new Media Card Reader, align and slide the Media Card Reader clamp into the Media Card Reader clamp slot.
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9. Replace and tighten the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis.
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10. Reconnect the cables to the system board.
NOTICE: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock is removed from the
computer.
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back of the computer
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drive panel insert (optional)
NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly routed or a
disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
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screw
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Media Card Reader
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Media Card Reader clamp
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