IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement

Written By: Gerald Watanabe
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IBM ThinkPad T42 Modem Daughter Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

20 - 25 minutes

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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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 remove the bezel by pulling it up gently. If needed use a spudger or flathead screwdriver to help.

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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!

Conclusion

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

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