Dell Inspiron E1505 Modem Replacement

Before any work can be done ensure that the laptop is powered off.

Use either the power button on the computer or issue a shutdown from the operating system.

Once the device is off place the laptop on a flat surface and flip it so that the bottom is facing upwards.

Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

Once located slide the switch into the unlock position.

Locate the “lip” on the laptop to lift the battery outside of the compartment.

Once the battery is out, you will be able to find the replacement part number in order to purchase a new battery.

Once the new battery has been acquired take the battery and place it in the empty battery slot.

Slide the switch into the lock position to secure the new battery.

On the back of the laptop there is a compartment for the modem for easy access.

It is located right above the switch for the battery and has two phillips head screws as well as a sticker for the laptops product key.

Unscrew the two screws with a screwdriver and lift the backplate up to unveil the Modem.

There are two metal tabs on each of the sticks of the modem.

Press each of the tabs outward and the modem stick should slide up.

Gently pull the stick of phone modem out and get the product number to get replacement modem.

Do this for both of the sticks of phone modem.

Installing a new modem: Line up the new modem by making sure the slot where the modem is installed lines up with the position of the connector on the new modem.

Push the modem down. Make sure to do this evenly so the modem makes a good connection.

Repeat this procedure until the modem is secure.