Datasheet

Smart card reader
Description Spare part number
Smart card reader for 15.6–in models with TouchPad (includes cable) 748958-001
Smart card reader for 14-in models with 2-button TouchPad (includes cable) 738398-001
Smart card reader for 14-in models with 4-button TouchPad (includes cable) 744005-001
Before removing the smart card reader, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 64), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
Service cover on page 65)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 66)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 77)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 80)
e. Base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 91)
Remove the smart card reader:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the smart card reader cable is attached, and then disconnect the
smart card reader cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two Torx screws (2) that secure the smart card reader to the base enclosure.
3. Remove the smart card reader (3).
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