Dell 5150, 5100 manual Installing the Modem

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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 "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2.Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.

1captive screw

2modem/Mini PCI card cover

3.Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside.

4.Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable.

1modem cable connector

2pull-tab

3modem cable

4M2 x 3-mm screws (2)

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 into the connector on the system board.

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

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Contents Model PP07L and PP08L June Rev. A01 Base Plastics Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the ComputerScrew Identification Recommended ToolsComputer Orientation Page Back to Contents Flashing the Bios Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleInstalling the Microprocessor Module Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assemblyDisplay Assembly DisplayDisplay Bezel Display Panel Removing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Latch Assembly Display Latch AssemblyInstalling the Display Panel Installing the Display Latch Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveHard Drive Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardInstalling the Keyboard Back to Contents Video Card EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm RestEMI Shield Removing the Video CardInstalling the Video Card Palm RestBack to Contents USB Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo TV-Out Connector Video Connector Ieee 1394 ConnectorSpeakers Removing the SpeakersInstalling the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardPage Installing the System Board Replace the display assemblySystem Components Back to Contents Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Model PP07L and PP08L June Rev. A01 Removing the Memory Modules Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardMemory Removing the CD or DVD Drive Installing the Memory ModulesCD or DVD Drive Removing the Modem Installing the CD or DVD DriveModem Installing the Modem Mini PCI Card Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Only Removing the Mini PCI CardInstalling the Mini PCI Card
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5100, 5150 specifications

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