Smart card reader
Description Spare part number
Smart card reader (includes cable) 742159-001
Before removing the smart card reader, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 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 50), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
Service cover on page 51)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 52)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 54)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 62)
e. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 71)
f. ExpressCard assembly (see
ExpressCard assembly on page 81)
Remove the smart card reader:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the smart card reader cable is attached, and then
disconnect the smart card reader cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two Torx T8M2.5×4.5 screws (2) that secure the smart card reader to the
base enclosure.
Component replacement procedures
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