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Precision 3480 Owner's Manual

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Removing the smart card reader

CAUTION:The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the nanoSIM card.
  3. Remove the base cover.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. Remove the memory module.
  6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
  7. Remove the wireless card.
  8. Remove the WWAN card.
  9. Remove the fan.
  10. Remove the heat sink.
  11. Remove the speakers.
  12. Remove the assembly inner frame.
  13. Remove the system board.
    NOTE:The system board can be removed and installed with the heat sink attached to simplify the procedure and preserve the thermal bond.

About this task

This procedure is applicable to computers shipped with smart card reader.

The following images indicate the location of the smart card reader and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 1. Removing the smart card reader
Image: Removing the smart card reader

Steps

  1. Open the latch and disconnect the smart card reader cable from the connector on the USH board.
  2. Peel the smart card reader cable.
  3. Remove the three screws (M2x2.5) that secure the smart card reader to the palm-rest assembly.
  4. Lift the smart card reader off the palm-rest assembly.

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