Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 111)

Modem Card Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
The modem card is an option available only to customers in the U.S. and Canada.
You can remove the modem card without removing the palmrest. To remove the modem card, see the exploded view of the base assembly and perform the following
steps:
1. Remove the keyboard .
2. Remove the 14-mm screw from the right side of the modem card.
3. Pry up the modem card from the right side.
4. Disconnect the modem cable from connector J2 on the modem card.
5. Remove the modem card.
When you install the modem card, slip it into place under the system-board retaining clip. Put pressure only on the areas where the connectors on the modem card and
on the video board fit together. Pressing on other areas may flex the card and break connections.
Type of Screw Torque
FPH 2.5 x 14 (1) 3.0–3.5 kgf-cm