IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement

Scritto Da: Gerald Watanabe
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IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

10

Tempo Necessario

20 - 25 minuti

Introduzione

This guide will demonstrate the removal and replacement procedures for an IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, identify and unscrew the twenty screws located on the underside of the T42.

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    • Unscrew the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two located on each end.)

    leave these four screws alone. No need to remove them.

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    There are tiny numbers showing the lengths of the screws. 1-2-3-4 where 1 is the shortest.

    The dark red circles are not very easy to see. How about white ones?

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    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

    • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

    • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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    • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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    • Starting from the bottom right, carefully pry off the bezel. Use a spudger or flathead screwdriver if assistance is needed.

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    • Grasp the metal bracket to remove it from the device.

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    • Remove the rubber cover from the microphone.

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    • Next, unscrew the 3 Phillips screws in red.

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    • The cables are routed through different components for organization, carefully disconnect them, unwrap them and pull the card free.

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    • Lastly, remove the bracket sitting beneath it.

    • The end!

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Autore

Gerald Watanabe

Membro da: 14/04/10

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