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Q: How do I remove and replace the media card reader in the Gateway 5-bay case?

A: Remove the media card reader

  1. Turn off the computer, and then disconnect the power cord.

  2. Remove the left side panel.

  3. Remove the front bezel.

  4. Remove the top bezel

  5. The media card reader is the larger device mounted on the top of the computer case. It has one cable connected to it.
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  6. At the left side of the media card reader, remove the side screw.
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  7. At the rear of the media card reader, remove the rear screw, and the lift the device off the case.
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  8. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the media card reader. The cable has a clip that must be pressed before the cable can be pulled free.

Replace the media card reader

  1. Place the media card reader on the top of the computer case. Tabs on the right side of the reader's bezel fit over and under the USB port / power switch assembly.

  2. Connect the USB cable to the rear of the media card reader.

  3. Secure the media card reader to the top of the case with one screw on the left side, and one screw at the rear.
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  4. Replace the top bezel

  5. Replace the front bezel.

  6. Replace the left side panel.

  7. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the computer.