Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 5 - Manual (Page 104)

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Removing and Installing Parts
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4 Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the media card reader to the internal USB
connector on the system board.
5 Press in on the tabs on each side of the media card reader and slide the card reader out of the
adapter.
6 Close the computer (see page 121).
Installing a Media Card Reader
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.
2 Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the
computer.
3 Open the computer cover (see page 75).
4 Remove the media card reader and bracket from its packaging.
5 Attach the adapter rails to the adapter by aligning the screw holes on the adapter with the
screw holes on the rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two on each rail).
6 Slide the adapter into the 5.25-inch drive bay until the tabs on the rails securely click into
position.
screws (4)
adapter rails (2)
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