Expresscard reader board, Removing the expresscard reader board – Dell Inspiron 1750 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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ExpressCard Reader Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual
Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board
Replacing the ExpressCard Reader Board
Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
4.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
5.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
6.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
7.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
8.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
9.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
10.
Remove the two screws that secure the ExpressCard reader board to the computer base.
11.
Disconnect the ExpressCard reader board from system board connector and lift the board out of the computer base.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
1
screws (2)
2
ExpressCard reader board
3
system board connector