Smart card reader
Description Spare part number
Smart card reader L18312-001
Smart card reader cable (available in Cable Kit) L14370-001 (Cable Kit)
Smart card reader insert (for use in models without a smart card reader) L15503-001 (Plastics Kit)
Before removing the card reader, 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 33).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 46).
Remove the smart card reader:
NOTE: Before you remove the smart card reader, make sure nothing (memory card or plastic insert) in
inserted in the reader.
1. Disconnect the system board cable from the connector on the smart card reader board (1).
2. Disconnect the TouchPad cable from the ZIF connector on the smart card reader board (2).
3. Remove the three Phillips M2.0x2.5 screws (3) that secure the smart card reader to the computer.
4. Remove the smart card reader from the computer (4).
Reverse this procedure to install the smart card reader.
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