Dell Inspiron 14z N411z: Media-Card Reader Board

Media-Card Reader Board: Dell Inspiron 14z N411z

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Media-Card Reader Board

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 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 metal surface (such as a

connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery

(see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Media-Card Reader Board

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2

Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.

3

Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15.

4

Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical

Drive" on page 23.

5

Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31.

6

Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"

on page 35.

7

Lift the securing latches and disconnect the media-card reader board cable

from the connectors on the system board and the media-card reader board.

8

Remove the screw that secures the media-card reader board to the

computer base.

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3 media-card reader board cable connectors (2)

9

Lift the media-card reader board away from the computer base.

Replacing the Media-Card Reader Board

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2

Align the media-card reader board with the alignment poles on the

computer base.

3

Replace the screw that secures the media-card reader board to the

computer base.

4

Slide the cable into the connectors on the system board and the media-

card reader board, and then press down the securing latches.

5

Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"

on page 38.

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6

Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33.

7

Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical

Drive" on page 25.

8

Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16.

9

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no

stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to

the computer.

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