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PC Card Reader

Dell™ Latitude™ D631 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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 the back of the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices).
   
   
3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
   
   
4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
   
   
6. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the PC Card reader to the computer.
   
   

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PC Card reader

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M2 x 3-mm screws (4)

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pull tab

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the PC Card reader connector, do not rotate or rock the connector as you remove it. Use firm and even pressure to lift the pull tab vertically.

7. Use the pull tab to disconnect the PC Card reader connector from the system board.
   
   

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