Smart Card Reader - HP ProBook 6545b Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and replacement procedures

Smart Card Reader

Description
Smart Card Reader (factory-installed on select models only)
Before removing the Smart Card Reader, 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
Remove the Smart Card Reader:
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver 1 to release the hooks 2 on each side of the Smart Card Reader from the edges
of the base enclosure.
2. Press in on the Smart Card Reader 3 to release it from the ExpressCard assembly.
3. Remove the Smart Card Reader 4 from the ExpressCard assembly.
Reverse this procedure to install the Smart Card Reader.
4–62
"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)
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4-33)
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Spare part number
591698-001
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