Installing Or Replacing The Card Reader - Lenovo ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Installing or replacing the card reader

Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 "Safety information"
on page 1.
Note: The card reader is only available in some models. For new installation, see "Installing the card reader"
on page 101. For replacement, see "Replacing the card reader" on page 101.
Installing the card reader
To install 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 83.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 84.
4. Remove the front audio and USB assembly. See "Replacing the front audio and USB assembly" on
page 99.
5. Install the card reader into the card reader slot from the rear of the front audio and USB assembly. Then
install the two screws to secure the card reader.
Figure 43. Installing the card reader
6. Install the front audio and USB assembly into the chassis. See "Replacing the front audio and USB
assembly" on page 99
7. Connect the card reader cable to the USB 2.0 connector or card reader connector on the system board.
See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 72.
8. Reinstall the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 84.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 142.
Replacing the card reader
Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 "Safety information"
on page 1.
Note: The card reader is only available in some models. If there is a card reader slot on your computer, the
card reader has been installed in the slot.
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.
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Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs
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