Dell 1521 Laptop User Manual


 
4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card).
8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
9. Disconnect the modem connector cable from the modem.
10. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the modem connector to the base of the computer.
11. Lift the modem connector out of the computer.
Replacing the Modem Connector
1. Align the screw hole in the modem connector with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the connector into place.
2. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and secure the modem connector to the base of the computer.
3. Connect the modem connector cable to the modem.
4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
5. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).
6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
9. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
10. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
ExpressCard Cage
NOTICE: Before you remove the modem connector, observe how the cable is routed on the base of the computer to ensure proper installation when
the connector is replaced.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Ensure that the modem connector cable is properly routed before connecting the cable to the modem.