Dell Vostro 13 Service Manual - Page 17

Back to Contents Page ExpressCard/SD Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ V13 Service Manual 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. Removing the ExpressCard/SD Card Reader NOTE: You may need to install Adobe® Flash® Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable. 3. Remove the SD card, if applicable. 4. Remove the base cover. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Remove the hard drive and audio board. 7. Remove the WLAN card. 8. Remove the LCD cover. 9. Remove the memory. 10. Remove the keyboard. 11. Remove the screws that secure the card reader to the computer. 12. Carefully turn over the computer. 13. Lift the clip that secures the hard-drive data cable to the system board and disconnect it from its connector on the system board. 14. Lift the card reader up and away from the computer. Replacing the Card Reader To replace the card reader, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page