Modem, Removing the modem – Dell Vostro 1200 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Modem
Dell™ Vostro™ 1200 Service Manual
Removing the Modem
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
4.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
5.
Remove the fan (see
Removing the Fan
).
6.
Disconnect the Mini Card cable (see
Removing a WLAN Card
).
7.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
8.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
9.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
10.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
11.
Remove the remaining M2.5x5-mm screw from the system board.
12.
Pull out slightly on the back right side of the computer to release the connectors on the system board from the base.
13.
Lift the front of the system board and slowly ease the connectors out of the computer base and remove the system board.
14.
Place the system board upside down on a clean, flat surface.
15.
Using a #1 Phillips type screwdriver, remove the two M2x3-mm screws on the modem.
16.
Disconnect the modem cable.
17.
Remove the modem from the system.
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTE:
It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the fan.