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Replacing the modem card
This procedure applies to select models only. Some models of the notebook have the modem 
built into the system board. To replace the modem on these models, you must replace the system 
board. For more information, see 
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the modem card:
 
1
Complete the steps in 
2
Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in 
.
3
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables 
from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in 
4
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in 
.
5
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in 
6
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in 
.
Flat-blade driver
Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 black (DVD drive)
1-3 black (keyboard)
2 black (keyboard cover)
2 black (hard drive kit)
2 chrome (modem card)
4 black (LCD panel hinges)
17 black (palm rest - bottom)
4 black (palm rest - top)