IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.

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

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

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

Starting from the bottom right, carefully remove the bezel by pulling it up gently. If needed use a spudger or flathead screwdriver to help.

Grasp the metal bracket to remove it from the device.

Remove the rubber cover from the microphone.

Next, unscrew the 3 Phillips screws in red.

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

Lastly, remove the bracket sitting beneath it.