Replacing The Front Card Reader - Lenovo ideacentre 310A Series Hardware Maintenance Manual

c. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the 2.5-inch storage drive assembly.
d. Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward.
e. Secure the 2.5-inch storage drive assembly to the drive bay with four screws.
Step 13. Reinstall all the removed parts, and then reconnect the cables.

Replacing the front card reader

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
To replace the the front card reader:
Step 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer
and all attached devices.
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to Locating connectors,
controls and components to locate the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to Removing the computer cover.
Step 5. Remove the front bezel. Refer to Removing the front bezel.
Step 6. Disconnect the data cables from the connectors on motherboard.
Step 7. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O assembly to the chassis.
Step 8. Slide the front I/O assembly out of chassis.
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