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Add Note Edit Step 17  ¶ 

  • Unplug the wires from the motherboard.

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Add Note Edit Step 18 — Expansion Slot  ¶ 

  • Remove the screw on the left hand side of the case, above the expansion slot.

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Add Note Edit Step 19  ¶ 

  • Lift the black plastic border by lifting on either side.

  • Once the sides are up, pull the border towards you and away from the screen.

  • When lifting up, there are two pairs of plastic clips hooking into the fan grill. If you pull hard enough the border will come away, but it's better to push the clips with the spudger.

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Add Note Edit Step 20  ¶ 

  • Pull the sheet metal cover away from slot.

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Add Note Edit Step 21  ¶ 

  • Lift out the expansion slot by starting at the entrance hole and pulling upward.

  • Note: Try wiggling the slot from side to side until it comes out all the way.

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Add Note Edit Step 22 — Modem  ¶ 

  • Remove the three screws holding down the modem in the upper left corner of the laptop.

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Add Note Edit Step 23  ¶ 

  • Lift the modem up, unplugging it from the motherboard as you lift.

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Add Note Edit Step 24  ¶ 

  • Pull out the wire that connects the modem to the screen.

  • Unplug the other cable that attaches the modem to the motherboard

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

For more information, check out the IBM ThinkPad T41 device page.

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