Dell Inspiron 15 Intel Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageMedia Card Reader BoardDell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service ManualRemoving the Media Card Reader BoardReplacing the Media Card Reader BoardRemoving the Media Card Reader Board1. 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 bestpractices 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 metalsurface (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 thecomputer.1 system board connector 2 Media Card Reader board