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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual Replacing the Modem

Models: Inspiron 1150

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captive screw

modem/Mini PCI card cover

3Continue to the appropriate section:

•To add a modem, see the following section, "Adding a Modem."

•To add a Mini PCI card, see page 84.

Replacing the Modem

1Remove the existing modem:

a Remove the screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside.

b 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.

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Dell Inspiron 1150 owner manual Replacing the Modem

Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Solving ProblemsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only System and Battery Performance OptimizationLimited Warranties and Return Policy Safety General Safety Air Travel Safety PowerSafety Battery Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your ComputerSafety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety Battery Disposal W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationClick Dell Inspiron Help What Are You Looking For?Click User and system guides and click User’s guides Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Front View Tour of Your ComputerKeyboard Status Lights Device Status Lights Left Side View PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectorsRight Side View Modem connector Air ventsModem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Video Connector Bottom View Memory module cover Battery latch releaseSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Power MeterBattery and Power Problems Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryIf battery life is short If the battery is not chargingReprogramming the Button Dell AccessDirect ButtonNumeric Keypad CD or DVD Tray Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsUnexpected Characters If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakersCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Network AdapterInfrastructure network Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeNetworks Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPWireless network properties window appears Click Properties Configuring Security Settings OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Scanner ProblemsDrive Problems If only part of the display is readableUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start If you have problems with a hard driveProgram crashes PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers What Is a Driver?If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesEnabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestorePreparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XPCompleting the GUI Setup Starting Windows XP SetupReinstalling Drivers and Software Completing the Operating System SetupSolving Problems Shutting Down Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell MemoryCaptive screw Modem and Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Adding a Mini PCI Card Mini PCI card CD or DVD Drive Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover Keyboard Keyboard screws Keyboard connector Interface connector Adding and Replacing Parts PC Card SpecificationsMicroprocessor System InformationCommunications Ports and ConnectorsMemory Audio VideoXGA DisplayTouch Pad Battery 8-cellKeyboard AC Adapter Battery 12-cellEnvironmental PhysicalOverview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence 100 System and Battery Performance OptimizationOptimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time System Performance Overview101 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Variable Speed Fan102 Country City Department Name or Service AreaContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals103 104 Costa Rica 105China Xiamen ColombiaCountry City 106Corporate 107France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business108 Jamaica 109Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comKorea Seoul 110Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com 111 New Zealand 112Netherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com113 114 115 Uruguay 116Turks and Caicos Islands Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comVirgin Islands 117A. Austin, Texas Business118 Regulatory Notices119 Dell Software License AgreementNOM Information Mexico Only 120 Limited Warranty121 What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return Policy122 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?123 What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? How will you fix my product?124 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only125 126 127 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyReturn Policy Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsLimitation and Statutory Rights GuaranteeExclusions Making a Claim130 Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? 131Limited Warranties and Return Policy D ex 134 Index See UPS 136 Index