Expresscard Cage - Dell Vostro 1500 Service Manual

4. Remove the hinge cover (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the display assembly (see
7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see
8. Remove the palm rest (see
9. Disconnect the modem connector cable from the modem.
10. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the modem connector to the base of the computer.
NOTICE: Before you remove the modem connector, observe how the cable is routed on the base of the computer to ensure proper installation when
the connector is replaced.
11. Lift the modem connector out of the computer.
Replacing the Modem Connector
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Align the screw hole in the modem connector with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the connector into place.
2. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and secure the modem connector to the base of the computer.
NOTICE: Ensure that the modem connector cable is properly routed before connecting the cable to the modem.
3. Connect the modem connector cable to the modem.
4. Replace the palm rest (see
5. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see
6. Replace the display assembly (see
7. Replace the keyboard (see
8. Replace the hinge cover (see
9. Replace the hard drive (see
10. Replace the optical drive (see
ExpressCard Cage
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Replacing the Palm Rest).
Replacing the Display Assembly).
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Hinge Cover).
Replacing the Hard Drive).
Replacing the Optical Drive).
Removing the Bluetooth Card).
Replacing the Bluetooth Card).