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 Modem

Dell™Latitude™120LServiceManual

Removing the Modem

Replacing the Modem

Removing the Modem

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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

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2. Remove the hinge cover. See Removing the Hinge Cover.

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3. Remove the optical drive. See Removing the Optical Drive.

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4. Remove the keyboard. See Removing the Keyboard.

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5. Remove the coin-cell battery. See Removing the Coin-Cell Battery.

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6. Remove the display assembly. See Removing the Display Assembly.

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7. Remove the palm rest. See Palm Rest.

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8. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that attach the modem to the system board.

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9. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the system board.

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10. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.

Replacing the Modem

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CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer. See Before Working Inside Your

Computer.

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.

modem cable

M2 x 3-mm screws (2)

modem pull-tab

system board connector

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NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board.