Replacing Convertible Notebook Components

Replacing the modem

Tools you need to complete this task:

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Flat-blade driver

- OR -

Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

1 black 2.5*3.0 (DVD drive)

3 black 2.5*3.0 (Palm rest-DVD drive bay)

3 black 2.5*6.0 (Palm rest-top)

2 black 2.0*3.0 (modem)

To replace the modem:

2 black 2.5*3.0 (hard drive)

3 black 2.5*2.2 (Palm rest-hard drive bay)

3 black 2.5*4.5 (System board)

2 black 2.0*6.0 (Palm rest-bottom)

7 black 2.5*4.5 (Palm rest-bottom)

2 black 2.5*4.5 (modem/ audio cable shield)

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.

2Remove the memory bay cover by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 6.

3Disconnect the wireless antenna wires by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 10.

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