Replacing The Modem - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100
6. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the two media bay connector screws at
both ends of the media bay connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly.
7. Remove the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the modem retainer bracket and modem to
the system board.
The screw is located by the video connector.
8. Remove the modem retainer bracket from the system board.
9. Pull the modem straight up to disconnect it from the system board.
10. Disconnect the modem cable from the connector on the system board.

Replacing the Modem

1. Connect the modem cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the connector on the system
board, and carefully press the modem onto the system board.
3. Put the modem retainer bracket in place.
4. Reinstall the M2 x 9.5-mm screw to secure the modem retainer bracket and modem to
the system board.
5. Reinstall the two media bay connector screws at both ends of the media bay (IDE)
connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly.
6. Reinstall the four 5-mm socket screws for the video and parallel connectors located on
the back of the bottom case assembly.
7. Reinstall the palm rest assembly.
8. Reinstall the keyboard assembly.
9. Reinstall the display assembly.
10. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.
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