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MicroSD Card Reader Disconnection

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.
    1. MicroSD Card Reader Disconnection, Remove the EMI shield: step 1, image 1 of 3 MicroSD Card Reader Disconnection, Remove the EMI shield: step 1, image 2 of 3 MicroSD Card Reader Disconnection, Remove the EMI shield: step 1, image 3 of 3
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      • Insert one point of a pair of tweezers into a gap in the edge of the EMI shield covering the microSD card reader cable and connector.

      • Use the tweezers to pry the EMI shield away from the motherboard as much as you can without bending it.

      • Try not to deform the shield too much—you will need to reinstall it during reassembly.

      • Remove the shield.

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    2. MicroSD Card Reader Disconnection, Disconnect the microSD card reader: step 2, image 1 of 2 MicroSD Card Reader Disconnection, Disconnect the microSD card reader: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of your spudger to lift the microSD card reader's connector straight up out of its socket.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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