Dell Latitude LS Service Manual page 35

26 Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers Service Manual
7 . Remove the M2 x 8.5-mm screw that secures the modem retainer bracket
and modem to the system board (see Figure 19).
The screw is located by the VGA port.
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.
To replace the modem, perform the following steps:
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 8.5-mm screw to secure the modem retainer bracket
and modem to the system board.
5. Reinstall the two IDE connector screws at both ends of the IDE (media
bay) connector located on the back of the bottom assembly.
6. Reinstall the four 5-mm socket screws for the VGA and parallel ports
located on the back of the bottom assembly.
7 . Reinstall the palmrest assembly.
8. Reinstall the keyboard assembly.
9. Reinstall the display assembly.
10. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.