Removal and replacement procedures
Card reader/USB board
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The card reader/USB board spare part kit includes a cable.
Description
For use only with HP Compaq 6545b computer models
For use only with HP Compaq 6540b computer models
For use only with HP Compaq 6445b computer models
For use only with HP Compaq 6440b computer models
Before removing the card reader/USB board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. Bluetooth module (see
b. Mass storage device (see
c. Optical drive (see
d. Keyboard (see
e. Switch cover (see
f. Palm rest (see
g. TouchPad (see
h. Display assembly (see
i. Top cover (see
4–72
"Battery" on page
"Bluetooth module" on page
"Mass storage device" on page
"Optical drive" on page
"Keyboard" on page
4-25)
"Switch cover" on page
"Palm rest" on page
4-36)
"TouchPad" on page
4-38)
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
4-59)
4-7).
4-9)
4-11)
4-23)
4-33)
4-45)
Spare part number
583960-001
593870-001
583961-001
593871-001
Maintenance and Service Guide