Removing a Media Card Reader
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
3.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
4.
Remove the drive panel (see
Removing the Drive Panel
).
5.
Remove the drive panel insert (see
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
).
6.
Disconnect the USB cable from the back of the Media Card Reader. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the USB connector from the system board
(see
System Board Components
). Remove the cable from any clips and lift out of the computer.
7.
Pull the sliding plate to the right and hold in place. Then, slide the drive out the front of the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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
Media Card Reader (optional)
2
USB cable
1
sliding plate
2
sliding plate lever
3 Media Card Reader (optional)
