Maintenance and Service Guide

5. Remove the media card reader board (5) and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the media card reader board.
USB connector cable
NOTE: The USB connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 728048-001. See
Cable Kit on page 12 for more Cable Kit information.
Before removing the USB connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 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 23).
5. Remove the rear cover (see
Rear cover on page 26).
6. Disconnect the battery cable (see
Hard drive on page 27).
7. Remove the cover bracket (see
X-axis capacitor board on page 33).
8. Remove the X-axis capacitor board (see
X-axis capacitor board on page 33).
9. Remove the converter board (see
Converter board on page 35).
10. Remove the media card reader board (see
Media card reader board on page 37).
Remove the USB connector cable:
1. Disconnect the USB connector cable (1) from the system board.
2. Release the USB connector cable (2) from the clips built into the middle frame.
3. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw (3) that secures the USB connector cable to the
display assembly.
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