Smart Card Reader
Description
Spare part number
Smart Card Reader HF for use only on HP Compaq 6550b and 6450b computer models
622597-001
Smart Card Reader for use only on HP Compaq 6555b and 6455b computer models
591698-001
Smart Card Reader for use only on HP Compaq 6550b and 6450b computer models
534043-001
Before removing the Smart Card Reader, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 79
).
5.
Remove the following components:
●
Bluetooth module (see
Bluetooth module on page 81
)
●
Mass storage device (see
Mass storage device on page 83
)
●
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 94
)
●
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 96
)
●
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 103
)
●
Palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 107
)
●
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 116
)
Remove the Smart Card Reader:
1.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver
(1)
to release the hooks
(2)
on each side of the Smart Card Reader
from the edges of the base enclosure.
2.
Press in on the Smart Card Reader
(3)
to release it from the ExpressCard assembly.
Component replacement procedures
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