Replacing The Card Reader - Lenovo ThinkCentre M80 Hardware Maintenance Manual

7. Position the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay and align the screw holes in the new hard
disk drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Then, install the four screws to secure the
new hard disk drive in place.
Figure 71. Installing the hard disk drive
8. To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 138.

Replacing the card reader

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre
Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the card reader.
Note: The card reader is available only in some models.
To replace the card reader, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 107.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 108.
4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to all the internal cables. See "Accessing the
system board components and drives" on page 109.
5. Disconnect the card reader cable from the USB connector on the system board. See "Locating parts
on the system board" on page 104.
6. Release the card reader cable from the cable clip that secures the cable to the chassis.
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