HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide
Smart card reader
Description Spare part number
Smart card reader (includes cable) 742159-001
Before removing the smart card reader, 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 battery (see Battery on page 37), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see Service cover on page 38)
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 39)
c. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 41)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 50)
e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 58)
f. ExpressCard assembly (see ExpressCard assembly on page 67)
Remove the smart card reader:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the smart card reader cable is attached, and then disconnect the
smart card reader cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two Torx T8M2.5×4.5 screws (2) that secure the smart card reader to the base enclosure.
3. Remove the smart card reader (3).
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