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4Remove the existing modem:
aRemove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside.
bPull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the 
system board, and disconnect the modem cable.
5Install the replacement modem:
aConnect the modem cable to the modem.
 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the 
connectors and realign the card. 
b
Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the 
system board.
cReplace the screw that secures the modem to the system board.
6Replace the modem cover.
Mini PCI Card 
If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
modem
system board 
connector
pull-tab
screw modem cable
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 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin 
working inside the computer. 
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83. 
2Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws from the modem cover.
3Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift the cover open.
4If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, 
remove the existing card:
aDisconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card if a wireless card is installed in 
your computer.
bRelease the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up 
slightly.
cLift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
antenna cables
Mini PCI card
metal securing 
tabs (2)
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 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the 
connectors and realign the card.
5Install the replacement Mini PCI card: 
aAlign the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI 
card into the connector until it clicks.
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables under the card.
b
Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card if a wireless card is installed in your 
computer. 
Mini PCI card
antenna cables
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6Replace the modem cover. 
Hinge Cover
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin 
working inside the computer. 
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83.
2Remove the hinge cover.:
aOpen the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
b
Insert a scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.
cEase the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 
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When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until 
the cover snaps into place. 
Keyboard
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin 
working inside the computer. 
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83.
2Open the display. 
3Remove the hinge cover. See page 94. 
4Remove the keyboard: 
aRemove the two screws at the top of the keyboard. 
 NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be 
careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
b
Lift up the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard 
connector. 
hinge cover
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cPull up on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from 
the system board. 
 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the five tabs along the 
front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place.
Coin-Cell Battery
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin 
working inside the computer. 
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83.
2Remove the hinge cover. See page 94. 
3Remove the keyboard. See page 95. 
4Remove the existing battery: 
aDisconnect the battery cable connector from the system board. 
bPress the release latch on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and lift up the 
battery. 
screws (2)
system board connector keyboard
keyboard connector pull-tab
tabs (5)
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5Install the replacement battery: 
aInsert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the latch release with the positive side up, 
and then push the battery into place.
bConnect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. 
6Replace the keyboard. 
7Replace the hinge cover. 
Display
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin 
working inside the computer. 
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83.
2Loosen the two captive screws and remove the Mini PCI card cover. 
coin-cell batteryrelease latch
battery cable connector
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3Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card. 
4Remove the hinge cover. See page 94. 
5Remove the four screws securing the display. 
6Use the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board, and remove the cable 
from the routing channel.
7Disconnect the customizable-light cable from the system board, and remove the cable from 
the routing channel.
Mini PCI card
antenna cables
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8Lift the display away from the computer at a 90-degree angle. Ensure that the antenna cables, 
light cable, and display cable are free from the routing channels and that the cables move 
freely when you lift the display.
When you replace the display, ensure that the display cable and the light cable are securely 
tucked underneath the tabs in the routing channels. Insert the antenna cables through the 
hinge cover opening and then through the hole in the system board. Ensure that the antenna 
cables are not twisted and that they are securely attached to the Mini PCI card.
Optical Drive
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83.
2Turn the computer over. 
screws (4) display cable pull-tab
display cable connector
customizable-light cable connectorantenna cables
customizable-light 
cable
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3Remove the optical-drive security screw. 
4Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay. 
5Slide the drive out of the bay. 
To reinstall the optical drive, slide the drive into the drive bay and snap it into place. Then 
replace the optical-drive security screw. 
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin 
working inside the computer. 
If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology with your computer, it is 
already installed.
1
Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 83.
2Remove the battery. See page 33.
optical-drive security screw
optical drive
notch
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