How to take modem out of a Dimension XPS T Pentium 3

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Dimension XPS T Pentium 3 128 Ram   I have an old system that I am trying to fix for my granddaughter to use for home work.  I have reformatted and reinstalled Windows 98SE and the system is not detecting the modem.  Have talked with Dell support and they have given me the correct display adapator and the modem drivers for this old system.  The system just will not detect the modem and it is getting to me everytime I restart and I get new PCI Communication Device detected which I know is the modem. I figured since this system will no longer be used for the internet I would just take out the modem.  When I opened the case to look the modem seemed to have two wires connected to something else in the system(probably the motherboard).  How would I go about removing the modem and the two connecting wires?  Will this also get rid of the New Hardward Detected everytime I restart?   Janie

Majestic · Answer

Sounds like you have a modem that connects in with the sound system. To remove it you will have to remove the expansion card (modem) from the slot on the motherboard and then disconnect the cable that runs to socket number #18 on the motherboard. I have included links below to the information provided on the XPS T model's on-line User Guide for your reference. Once the modem is removed that should take care of the boot up message about the PCI Communications Device.

Click here for information on how to remove expansion cards (the modem) from the system.

Click here for a diagram of the motherboard and the location of socket #18.

Thanks for your explanation! It is just the solution for my problem.

janie · Answer

Thanks for the explanation on what the wires were for and the links that showed me how to do it.   Janie

Majestic · Answer

Glad to have been of assistance!   I forgot to mention that once the modem is removed you should cover the opening in the computer's chasis if you do not plan on installing another card in its place.  If this slot is left open it may effect the way the air circulates and cools the system.  If you don't have any blank inserts available then check with a local computer shop.  In a pinch you can careful cover the opening with some duct tape.

Famke.MacLachla · Answer

Sounds like you have a modem that connects in with the sound system. To remove it you will have to remove the expansion card (modem) from the slot on the motherboard and then disconnect the cable that runs to socket number #18 on the motherboard. I have included links below to the information provided on the XPS T model's on-line User Guide for your reference. Once the modem is removed that should take care of the boot up message about the PCI Communications Device.

Click here for information on how to remove expansion cards (the modem) from the system.

Click here for a diagram of the motherboard and the location of socket #18.

Thanks for your explanation! It is just the solution for my problem.

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