Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate how to remove/replace the modem card.
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
TOOLS: Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
Step 1 — Battery
Place the laptop upside down on a clean flat surface.
Locate the "Battery Release" button. It has a little "Padlock" symbol next to it.
Slide the "Battery Release" button towards the padlock symbol and hold it there. Note:- The button is spring loaded and will return if released.
The battery should now be released from the battery compartment
Gently extract the battery from the side of the laptop.
Step 2 — Modem Card
Turn the laptop upside down and locate the panel labeled C
Unscrew the single screw holding the cover in place.
Lift up the cover and remove it to expose the Modem Card.
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
Step 3
Locate the Modem card.
Remove the screws.
Step 4
Pull tab to lift the card out of the connector on the main board.
Disconnect the cable attached to the left edge of the Modem card
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card This document was last generated on 2017-07-04 10:33:10 PM.
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate how to remove/replace the modem card.
Written By: Lauren
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
TOOLS: Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
Step 1 — Battery
Place the laptop upside down on a clean flat surface.
Locate the "Battery Release" button. It has a little "Padlock" symbol next to it.
Slide the "Battery Release" button towards the padlock symbol and hold it there. Note:- The button is spring loaded and will return if released.
The battery should now be released from the battery compartment
Gently extract the battery from the side of the laptop.
Step 2 — Modem Card
Turn the laptop upside down and locate the panel labeled C
Unscrew the single screw holding the cover in place.
Lift up the cover and remove it to expose the Modem Card.
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card
Step 3
Locate the Modem card.
Remove the screws.
Step 4
Pull tab to lift the card out of the connector on the main board.
Disconnect the cable attached to the left edge of the Modem card
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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Modem Card This document was last generated on 2017-07-04 10:33:10 PM.
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