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Adding and Replacing Parts

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7

Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the

computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.

8

Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw from the Mini

PCI card/modem cover.

9

If a modem is not already installed, go to step 10. If you are replacing a

modem, remove the existing modem:

a

Remove the screws securing the modem to the system board, and

set it aside.

b

Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of

its connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem

cable.

captive screw

Mini PCI card/modem cover