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You will need the following tools to successfully complete the replacement of your Media Card Reader:

  • A flat, clean surface work surface on which to place both the APM and components removed during installinstallation.
  • The Keys keys that are shipped with the APM. (The larger of the two sets, with the number 301 inscribed on it.)
  • Phillips Screw Driver (small to medium size)
  • The Replacement Card Reader
Warning
titleSafety Note:

before Before touching any internal components, especially circuit boards, make sure the APM is turned off and unplugged from the wall , or surge strip etcprotector. Also ensure you are completely grounded to prevent electro-static electrostatic discharge that can damage the internal circuit boards found in the Kioskkiosk.

Step 1 -- Unlocking – Unlocking Front Bezel

 

  •    Place the APM-3700 on a flat surface with the front of the kiosk facing you.

  • Insert the provided larger key (The larger of the 2 two sets provided ) into the lock located on the top, left panel of the Kiosk’s kiosk’s front bezel. Set the lock to the “on” position.

Step 2 – Remove /Replace the Card Reader and/or CD Drive : and Receipt Printer

 

  • .Carefully pry the front bezel cover from the chassis, working from left to right. No tools are required for this step as the design allows for its removal with your bare hands. There are two markings ( arrows ) on the upper left and right corners of the bezel that show were where the clips are located. Little A little pressure should be applied to those locations to free the bezel off from the chassis as shown to the right. It may be easier for you to remove the panel if you lay the kiosk on its back, so the monitor is facing up towards you.

  • Completely remove the front bezel and place it somewhere safe. Now that Once the bezel is removed that will leave , the Optical Drive & and Receipt printer Printer tray will be exposed. 
    Tip
    titleBezel Removal

    If the clips that secure the bezel to the chassis will not come loose. Use , use a screwdriver at the location of clip 3 (see image above), on the right panel) to carefully push the clip in until it is released from the chassis.

  • Pull the tray out of the bay using the two silver tabs located at near the bottom of the Kioskkiosk. A small amount of force needs to be applied to pull the tray our which out as it is connected to a daughter another board to the rear of the tray. The red arrows  in the image to the right

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Step 3 – Remove/ Replace the Card Reader and/or CD Drive:

 

  •  With the bay occupied by the Optical Drive and Receipt printer empty, this leaves clear access to the back of the Media Card Reader from within the empty bay.
  • The Media Card Reader is connected to via three cables,  Now that the CD drive and receipt printer have been removed, reach under the Media Card Reader and disconnect the three cables.  The three cables are a custom USB connector, an ATX Molex Connector and a standard USB (B) Connector.  The three cables must be detached from the back of the card reader before it can be removed. Those cables   These cables are attached to other cables via zip ties, and pulling the card reader out without first disconnecting the mentioned cables could damage those other components. Please take extra care on this step to avoid damage to the unit.

  •  Once the cables are unplugged, remove the 4 four screws found on the sides of the card reader (2 two are found on each side of the card reader). Once the 4 screws are removed it will allow the Media Card Reader to freely slide out of its chassis.

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  •  Reach under the reader and push  Push the back of the card reader with your fingers until enough of it protrudes for you to get a firm grip on it, to and slowly pull it completely free out of the chassis of the system.

 Step 4 – Re-installation Installation of the Drive: Reader

  • Reverse the above steps to install the new or replacement media card reader.
    Tip
    titleCable Placement Before Re-installation


    Position the three cables to

the approximate position of their receptacles
  • line up with the connector locations on the replacement drive before installing the new media reader

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install
  • reconnect the

connectors
  • cables.