Internal Modem Guide

Installing the modem board and jack

To install the modem board and jack, follow the steps below.

1.Save your data and turn off the computer.

2.Disconnect the AC adaptor and other peripheral devices.

3.Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack.

4.Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right and open the display panel.

5.Insert your fingernail or a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace.

6.Remove two screws securing the keyboard and one screw securing the metal brace. Lift off the metal brace.

7.Lift up the back of the keyboard, rotate it toward you and lay in face down on the palm rest.

8.Lift into the left the insulation sheet covering the modem board and secure the sheet with tape to keep it out of your way.

9.Remove two screws, which you use later to secure the modem board.

10.Connect the modem board cable and seat the modem board.

11.Secure the modem board with two screws removed in step 9.

12.Seat the insulation sheet to cover the modem board.

13.Insert tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on

the computer and seat the keyboard.

14.Two screws secure the keyboard and one screw secures the metal brace.

15.Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches.

16.Install the battery pack. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp Modes, for details.

TOSHIBA A40 Series

G2