Card reader board
NOTE: The card reader board spare part kit does not include the card reader board cable. The card reader
board cable is available using spare part number 856204-001.
Description Spare part number
Card reader board 863315-001
Before removing the card reader board, follow these steps:
1. Turn o 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 24).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 26).
Remove the card reader board:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the card reader board cable is connected, and then disconnect
the card reader board cable from the system board.
2. Detach the card reader board cable (2) from the keyboard/top cover. (The card reader board cable is
attached to the keyboard/top cover with double-sided adhesive.)
3. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×2.2 broad head screw (3) that secures the card reader board to
the keyboard/top cover.
4. Release the card reader board (4) by sliding it to the right until it clears the retention clip (5) built into
the keyboard/top cover.
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