DELL LATITUDE 5480/5490 SMART CARD READER SLOT CAGE AND CIRCUIT BOARD 017N6J

017N6J (also written as 17N6J or CN-017N6J) is a Dell manufacturer part number for a Smart Card Reader Slot Cage and Circuit Board. It is an internal hardware component primarily used in specific models of the Dell Latitude laptop series to enable the use of security smart cards. 

Compatible Devices

According to various technical listings and sellers on platforms like eBay and Bob Shop, this part is compatible with several Dell Latitude business laptops: 

• Dell Latitude 5480
• Dell Latitude 5490
• Dell Latitude 5491
• Dell Latitude 5495 

Specifications and Features

Based on descriptions from furbify and other hardware specialists, the component typically includes the following:

• Component Type: Internal notebook module / Smart Card Reader Board.
• Included Parts: Often sold as a kit including the metal slot cage, the circuit board, and sometimes the necessary connecting cable.
• Function: Provides a physical slot and electronic interface for reading smart cards, often used for enterprise-level security and authentication