Dell I1200, I2200 manual Installing the Modem, Removing the Mini PCI Card

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1M2 x 3-mm screw

2modem cable

3pull-tab

4captive screw

Installing the Modem

1.Connect the modem cable to the modem.

NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.

2.Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem onto the connector on the system board.

3.Install the M2 x 3-mm screw to secure the modem to the system board.

4.Replace and tighten the captive screw on the opposite corner of the modem.

5.Being careful not to pull the keyboard connection out of the system board, turn the keyboard back over and insert the securing tabs on the front of the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest and lower the keyboard into the computer base.

Ensure that all securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard.

6.Insert the lower side of the hinge cover into the notches on the keyboard.

7.Snap down the hinge cover, and ensure that it is flush with the palm rest.

Mini PCI Card

Removing the Mini PCI Card

CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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.

NOTE: Depending on the options ordered, the computer may be configured with a single antenna located in the LCD to enhance wireless reception. When replacing the LCD, disconnect this antenna before removing the LCD panel. In some cases, if an internal wireless card was not ordered with the computer, it may not have an antenna in the LCD panel assembly and internal wireless functionality is not enabled.

NOTE: The Inspiron 1200 offers an optional external wireless card to access wireless networks. It does not have have an antenna in the LCD panel assembly.

1.Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2.Remove the keyboard.

3.Disconnect the display ground wire from the EMI shield by unscrewing the captive screw.

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Contents Model PP10S June 2005 Rev. A01 Base Plastics Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurn off your computer Computer OrientationScrew Identification Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD Back to Contents Remove the display assembly Remove the Mini PCI card Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Microprocessor Module Microprocessor ModuleReplace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Installing the Microprocessor ModuleDisplay Display AssemblyPage Page Removing the Display Panel Display BezelDisplay Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveHard Drive Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardInstalling the Keyboard Palm Rest Back to Contents Video Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Removing the Speakers SpeakersInstalling the Speakers Removing the System Board System BoardPage Installing the System Board Replace the display assembly System Components Removing the Cooling Fan Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Cooling Fan Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Page Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Model PP10S June 2005 Rev. A01 Removing the Memory Module Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardMemory Removing the Optical Drive Installing the Memory Modules Optical Drive Removing the Modem Installing the Optical DriveModem Page Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the ModemMini PCI Card Page Installing the Mini PCI Card Page Back to Contents