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Smart Card Reader

Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

Removing the Smart Card Reader

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
4. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
5. Locate the smart card reader and disconnect the smart-card ZIF connector from the system board.
   
   

1	smart card reader
2	M2 x 3-mm screw
3	smart-card ZIF connector

6. Remove the single M2 x 3-mm screw in the neck of the smart card reader.
   
   
7. Lift the smart card reader slightly and slide it out from under the tabs holding it in place.
   
   

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