Dell Precision 7670 How-To Install & Replace Your Smart Card Reader


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Smart Card Reader on your Precision 7670 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 23 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 7670 Smart Card Reader.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 7670 Smart Card Reader

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Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the Use a Phillips Screwdriver to loosen the
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x 2mm x 7mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x 2mm x 7mm).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x 2mm x 7mm).Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x 2mm x 7mm).
Slide the release latch to unlock your primary SSD.

Step 5

  • Slide the release latch to unlock your primary SSD.
  • Unscrew and slide out the primary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).
Slide the release latch to unlock your primary SSD.Unscrew and slide out the primary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).Slide the release latch to unlock your primary SSD.Slide the release latch to unlock your primary SSD.
Remove the primary SSD frame.

Step 6

  • Remove the primary SSD frame.
Unscrew and slide out the secondary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and slide out the secondary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and slide out the secondary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).Unscrew and slide out the secondary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).Unscrew and slide out the secondary SSD (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).
Disconnect and unroute the speaker cable.

Step 8

  • Disconnect and unroute the speaker cable.
Unscrew and remove the wifi bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the wifi bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the wifi bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Power Button cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Power Button cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Power Button cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Power Button cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Power Button cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the SD Card Reader cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the SD Card Reader cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the SD Card Reader cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the SD Card Reader cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the SD Card Reader cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Touchpad cable.

Step 12

  • Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Daughter Board cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Daughter Board cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Daughter Board cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Daughter Board cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the Daughter Board cable.
Unscrew and remove the WWAN brackets (1 x captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew and remove the WWAN brackets (1 x captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WWAN brackets (1 x captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Unscrew and remove the WWAN brackets (1 x captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove the protective shield from the WWAN Card.

Step 15

  • Remove the protective shield from the WWAN Card.
  • Slide out the WWAN Card.
Remove the protective shield from the WWAN Card.Slide out the WWAN Card.
Disconnect the DC Jack Power Adapter cable.

Step 16

  • Disconnect the DC Jack Power Adapter cable.
Disconnect the DC Jack Power Adapter cable.Disconnect the DC Jack Power Adapter cable.
Unscrew the LCD bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 17

  • Unscrew the LCD bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 x M2 x 5mm).
Unscrew the LCD bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 x M2 x 5mm).Unscrew the LCD bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 x M2 x 5mm).Unscrew the LCD bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 x M2 x 5mm).
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the LCD cable.

Step 18

  • Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the LCD cable.
Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the LCD cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the LCD cable.Unclip the locking tab to unlatch and disconnect the LCD cable.
Unscrew and remove the Inner Frame (4 x M2 x 6mm) (9 x

Step 19

Unscrew and remove the Inner Frame (4 x M2 x 6mm) (9 x Unscrew and remove the Inner Frame (4 x M2 x 6mm) (9 x
Unscrew the Cooling Fans (4 x

Step 20

Unscrew and remove the PCB Beam connectors (4 x M2 x 6mm).

Step 21

  • Unscrew and remove the PCB Beam connectors (4 x M2 x 6mm).
Unscrew and remove the PCB Beam connectors (4 x M2 x 6mm).Unscrew and remove the PCB Beam connectors (4 x M2 x 6mm).
Unscrew and then remove the Motherboard (7 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x 2mm x 3.5mm).

Step 22

  • Unscrew and then remove the Motherboard (7 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x 2mm x 3.5mm).
Unscrew and then remove the Motherboard (7 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x 2mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew and then remove the Motherboard (7 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x 2mm x 3.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the Smart Card Reader (2 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 23

  • Unscrew and remove the Smart Card Reader (2 x M2 x 2mm).
  • ***FOLLOW YOUR STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Smart Card Reader (2 x M2 x 2mm).***FOLLOW YOUR STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Smart Card Reader (2 x M2 x 2mm).
Precision 7670 Smart Card Reader

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