Dell Inspiron XPS - Removing the Modem; Installing the Modem

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Modem
Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual
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Removing the Modem
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the M2.5 x 3-mm screw.
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5. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the modem connector on the system board.
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6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.
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Installing the Modem
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.
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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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M2.5 x 3-mm screw
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pull-tab
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modem
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modem cable
NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board.