Smart card board
Description Spare part number
Smart card board (includes cable) 769707-001
Before removing the smart card reader, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 29).
a. Hard drive cover (see Hard drive cover on page 32)
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive/SSD drive on page 33)
c. Service cover (see Service cover on page 38)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 45)
e. Base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 53)
f. Fan (see Fan on page 58)
g. System board (see System board on page 59)
Remove the smart card board:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×2.5 broadhead screw (1) that secures the board to the computer.
2. Rotate the board upward (2) at an angle, and then remove it from the computer (3).
Reverse the removal procedures to install the smart card board.
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