Dell Latitude 3150 SD Card Reader Replacement

ID: 199367

Description: If your Dell Latitude 3150 no longer reads SD...

Steps:

1. Remove the seven  5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
2. Pry the back open with a plastic opening tool, working around the edges until all the retaining clips are disengaged.

3. Remove the two Phillips 3 mm screws connected to the battery using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
4. Carefully lift the battery and unplug the battery cable from the device.
5. Remove the battery from the laptop.

6. Using the metal spudger, remove the tape from the SD card reader.

7. Use the soldering iron to heat the soldered wires around the SD card reader and carefully lift the reader.
8. The soldering iron is extremely hot. Maintain caution.

9. Remove the SD card reader from the laptop.