How to Install an Internal Card reader

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Desktop Computer (PC)
• Internal memory card reader that will accommodate many types of cards (such as SD, CF, Smart Media) and it must be proper size for your empty bay (3.5 or CD/DVD-ROM size).
• Screwdriver--Phillips or flathead (check what the screws are on the computer - one with a magnetic head is helpful).
• Antistatic wrist strap
• Vacant drive bay or empty (or removable) 3.5" floppy drive bay (either one will work)
• Workspace
• Place to store screws (empty bottle or container with tight lid)
• Internet (optional)
• Motherboard manual (optional)

1. Attach antistatic wrist strap while in workspace.
2. Unscrew or push in, release and pull apart the computer cover (case). Methods will vary due to differences in brands.
3. This diagram illustrates the locations of computer drives and bays Access your empty drive bay (usually computers have an vacant drive bay underneath the occupied CD/DVD drive). Or, you can remove the 3.5" floppy drive to make room for your new drive, but you must purchase one that will fit in the correct bay, as each are different size.
4. Connect the bay to the proper slot on the motherboard using the cables provided (you may wish to consult the Internet or your motherboard manual for proper placement if you are unsure).
5. Test the flash card reader to make sure cables are fastened correctly and are secure. If it reads/lights up then you can close up your case. If not, switch the cables and try again.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are replacing a drive that was in the bay before, just unhook the cables from that and replace them in the same place on the motherboard.
• A large workspace will be helpful.
• Locate everything you need before you get started, this will help the process go quickly.
• Have a computer troubleshooting website or resource available in case the installation does not go as planned.
• Be careful to place screws in a container where you will be able to easily locate them.
• Do not work without an antistatic wrist strap (you can purchase easily and inexpensively at any electronics retailer).
• Do not fasten and close the case tightly until the flash drive is operating properly

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