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Uninstalling the Modem:   Motorola SM56 Software Modem User's Guide

Uninstalling the Modem SoftwareUninstalling the Modem Hardware

This section explains how to remove the modem from a personal computer. Uninstalling the modem is a two-step process:

• Uninstall the modem software

• Uninstall the modem hardware


Uninstalling the Modem Software

Execute

rpm -e sm56


Uninstalling the Modem Hardware

1. Shut down the computer.Unplug it from the power source.

WARNING: When removing an internal modem from a personal computer, disconnect the telephone cable and disconnect all power from the personal computer. Allow the modem card to cool for three or four minutes before handling it.

2. Unplug the telephone cables from the modem card connector.

3. Open the computer cover.

4. Remove the modem line interface card.

5. Replace the computer cover. Connect the computer to the power source. Restart the computer.

The uninstall procedure is complete.

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