Smart Card Reader - Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

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Smart Card Reader

Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Computer) before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the optical drive (see
3. Remove the hinge cover (see
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
6. Remove the palm rest (see
7. Remove the smart-card reader screw.
8. Disconnect the smart-card reader connector from the system board:
a. Lift up on the connector latch.
b. Lift the cable out of the connector.
9. To remove the smart card reader, pry up the reader by the metal screw plate and pull up and out from underneath the
side tabs.
1 side tabs (2)
4 smart-card reader connector on system
board
Before Working Inside Your
Optical Drive).
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Display
Palm Rest).
2 smart card
reader
Computer.
Cover).
Assembly).
3 smart-card reader
screw
Before Working Inside Your