Media card reader board, Removing the media card reader board – Dell Inspiron 15 (M5010, Early 2010) User Manual
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Media Card Reader Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual
Removing the Media Card Reader Board
Replacing the Media Card Reader Board
Removing the Media Card Reader Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
4.
Remove memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
5.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
6.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
7.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
8.
Disconnect the Media Card Reader board cable from the connector on the system board and remove the cable from its routing guide.
9.
Lift the Media Card Reader 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
system board connector
2
Media Card Reader board