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Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card

Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card

Richdave

Richdave and one other contributor

Last updated on June 23, 2022

20 minutes
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Introduction

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Provides detail on removing the modem card from the laptop

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #1 Screwdriver
    Phillips #1 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Battery Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Battery Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Battery Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip laptop over and locate the battery release button

    • Push release button to the left to release battery and gently pull battery from the laptop

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  2. Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Keyboard: step 2, image 2 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Keyboard: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Loosen the three Phillips 2.5×9.0 captive screws that secure the keyboard to the laptop

    • Turn the laptop so the keyboard is facing up and locate the 4 retention tabs along the back edge of the keyboard

    • Slide the retention clips toward the keyboard to release the keyboard

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  4. Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card: step 3, image 1 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card: step 3, image 2 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic pry tool to lift the rear edge of the keyboard.

    • Pull the keyboard slightly towards the display to disengage the tabs along the front of the keyboard from the laptop palm rest.

    • Lift the keyboard up to reveal the ribbon connectors

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  5. Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card: step 4, image 1 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card: step 4, image 2 of 3 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Release the larger ribbon cable by flipping the brown retainer up so it is parallel with the ribbon cable

    • Release the smaller ribbon cable by lifting up the white retainer

    • I found it easier to reinstall both cables with the new keyboard resting on the back edge

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  6. Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Modem card: step 5, image 1 of 2 Removing the HP Elitebook 6930p modem card, Modem card: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the modem card and remove the 2 M2.5×4.0 screws

    • The modem card is it is plugged into a connector on the logic board. Gently lift the card up and out of the laptop

    • A plastic spudger may be useful in lifting the card out

    • Be careful as there is a small cable connected to the edge of the modem card closest to the LCD display

    • Disconnect the cable from the modem card to complete removal

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Conclusion

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

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