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Removing the flexbay break-away metal plate – Dell Inspiron 518 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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4.

Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal USB connector (F_USB4) on the
system board (see

System Board Components

).


 

5.

Remove the two screws securing the Media Card Reader.

 

6.

Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer.

 

7.

If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader, replace the drive panel insert. See

Replacing the Drive Panel Insert

.


 

8.

If you are installing a new Media Card Reader:

a.

 

Remove the drive panel insert (see

Replacing the Drive Panel Insert

).

b.

 

Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging.

 

9.

Gently slide the Media Card Reader into place in the FlexBay slot.

 

10.

Align the screw holes in the Media Card Reader with the screw holes in the FlexBay.

 

11.

Tighten the two screws to secure the Media Card Reader.

 

12.

Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the internal USB connector (F_USB4) on the system board (see

System

Board Components

).


 

13.

Replace the front panel(see

Replacing the Front Panel

).


 

14.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).


 

15.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

 

Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate

1 custom screws (2)

2 F_USB4 connector

3 power cable

4 flexbay USB cable

5 media card reader

 

 

NOTE:

Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected.