3.Disconnect all connector from the Main Board and remove the screw holding the heat plate as shown in Fig. 39.

Fig. 39 Separating Main board

Removing the MDC Modem Module

To remove the MDC Modem Module, first remove the Main Board (see Removing the Main Board), then perform the following steps:

1. Remove the screws retaining the MDC Modem as shown in Fig. 40

Fig. 40 Removing the screws retaining the MDC Modem

2.Carefully lift up the MDC modem module.

3.Disconnect the cable attached to the MDC modem and put the modem aside.

Note: The location of the MDC modem in the EasyNote M5 is different than the one in the EasyNote M7. On the M7 the MDC modem is located under the touch pad. On the M5 the MDC modem is next to the PCMCIA slot.

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