Removing The Modem Daughter Card - Dell Inspiron X200 Service Manual

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Modem Daughter Card
Dell™ X200 Service Manual

Removing the Modem Daughter Card

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the palm rest.
4. Remove the hinge covers.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the keyboard tray.
7. Remove the hard drive.
8. Remove the system board.
9. Turn the system board over, and remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the modem daughter card to the system board.
10. Use the pull tab to pull the modem daughter card straight up out of its connector.
NOTICE: Do not pull on the modem cable. Pull from the modem connector to disconnect the cable.
11. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem daughter card.
1 modem daughter card
2 modem connector
3 modem cable
4 pull tab
5 M2 x 4-mm screw
Replacing the Modem Daughter Card
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.
2. Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board.
3. Use the screw hole to align the card, and press the card into its connector on the system board.
4. Install the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the modem to the system board.
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