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IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement

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  1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Bottom cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.

  2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Rear screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two on each end.)

  3. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Keyboard and Trackpad: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  5. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Plastic Edge Cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Plastic Edge Cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Starting from the bottom right, carefully remove the bezel by pulling it up gently. If needed use a spudger or flathead screwdriver to help.

  6. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Lower Bracket: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Lower Bracket: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Grasp the metal bracket to remove it from the device.

  7. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Microphone cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the rubber cover from the microphone.

  8. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Daughterboard Unscrewing: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Next, unscrew the 3 Phillips screws in red.

  9. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Removing the Daughterboard: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The cables are routed through different components for organization, carefully disconnect them, unwrap them and pull the card free.

  10. IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement, Remove Bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lastly, remove the bracket sitting beneath it.

    • The end!

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

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