Replacing The Card Reader - Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 7099 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the card reader

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:
Figure 72. Removing the card reader
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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:
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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 88.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on
page 90.
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 125.
5. Disconnect the card reader cable from the USB connector on the system board.
See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 86.
6. Release the card reader cable from the cable clip that secures the cable to the
chassis.
7. Lower the drive bay assembly. See "Accessing the system board components
and drives" on page 125.
8. Remove the screw that secures the card reader. Then, remove the card reader
from the chassis.