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Modem

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual

  Removing the Modem

  Replacing the Modem

Removing the Modem

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. See Replacing the Battery.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the hinge cover. See Removing the Hinge Cover.
   
   
3. Remove the optical drive. See Removing the Optical Drive.
   
   
4. Remove the keyboard. See Removing the Keyboard.
   
   
5. Remove the coin-cell battery. See Removing the Coin-Cell Battery.
   
   
6. Remove the display assembly. See Removing the Display Assembly.
   
   
7. Remove the palm rest. See Removing the Palm Rest.
   
   
8. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that attach the modem to the system board.
   
   
9. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the system board.
   
   

1	modem cable	2	M2 x 3-mm screws (2)	3	modem pull-tab
4	system board connector

NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board.

10. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.
    
    

Replacing the Modem

1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.
   
   

NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem.

2. Connect the modem to the system board.
   
   

Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem.

3. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws.
   
   

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