In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Smart Card Reader & Circuit Board on your Latitude E5430 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 11 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude E5430 Smart Card Reader & Circuit Board.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude E5430 Smart Card Reader & Circuit Board


Step 3
- Remove the 2 - M2 x 6mm screws.


Step 5
- Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
- Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm screws.
- Remove the CPU Access Door.
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Step 6
- Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws under the optical drive.
- Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
- Remove 6 - M2.5 x 8mm the screws.
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Step 7
- Turn the laptop over & open it up.
- Unsnap & remove the Keyboard Bezel.
- Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.
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Step 10
- Unplug the palmrest cables.
- Unsnap & remove the palmrest.
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