Removing The Modem - Dell Vostro 1200 Service Manual

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Modem
Dell™ Vostro™ 1200 Service Manual
Removing the Modem
Replacing the Modem
Removing the Modem
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.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the optical drive (see
4. Remove the hard drive (see
NOTE: It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the fan.
5. Remove the fan (see Removing the
6. Disconnect the Mini Card cable (see
7. Remove the hinge cover (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the palm rest (see
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.
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Optical Drive).
Removing the Hard Drive).
Fan).
Removing a WLAN Card).
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).