Card reader board
Description Spare part number
Card reader board for use only in models with GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q graphics L20329-001
Card reader board for use all models without GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q graphics L25944-001
Card reader board cable L20330-001
Before removing the card reader board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 36).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39).
6. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 47).
To remove the card reader board:
1. Disconnect the cable from the ZIF connector on the card reader board (1).
2. Remove the tape from the board (2).
3. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×2.0 screws (3) that secure the board to the computer.
4. Lift the rear of the board up, and then pull it away from the side of the computer to remove it (4).
Reverse this procedure to install the card reader board.
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