Maintenance & Service Guide

Card reader board
Table 5-15 Card reader board and cable descriptions and part numbers
Description Spare part number
Card reader board assembly (includes cable)
NOTE: The card reader board cable is also available in the Cable Kit as spare part number L45087-001.
L44579-001
Before removing the card reader board, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 33).
2. Place the computer in Battery Safe mode (Battery Safe mode on page 33).
3. Remove the bottom cover (Bottom cover on page 34).
4. Remove the battery (Battery on page 36).
Remove the card reader board:
1. Remove the two Phillips M2.0 × 2.0 screws (1) that secure the card reader board to the computer.
2. Remove the tape from the cable (2).
3. Position the board upside down so that you can access the connectors underneath (3).
4. Disconnect the RTC battery from the card reader board (1).
5. Disconnect the card reader board cable from ZIF connector on the card reader board (2).
56 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts