System information

USB/Card Reader board
Description Spare part number
USB/Card Reader board 592948-001
Before removing the USB/Card Reader board, 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 cord.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 39).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 41)
b. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 55)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 57)
d. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 62)
e. System board (see
System board on page 67)
Remove the USB/Card Reader board:
1. Turn the system board upside down with the rear toward you..
2. Slide the USB/Card Reader board (1) away from the system board to disconnect the two
multipin connectors (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the USB/Card Reader board.
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