What is this cable ?

renliff
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04-28-2023, 03:58 AM

I replaced the motherboard on my Dell Latitude E6420 laptop. Everything went well except for one loose cable whose destination I can't remember. The label says PAL50 rj11. Anyone know what it is? Thanks for any advice.

renliff

04-28-2023, 03:58 AM #1

loltribo
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04-28-2023, 06:43 PM

I looked up that link and found the information you were seeking.

loltribo

04-28-2023, 06:43 PM #2

I looked up that link and found the information you were seeking.

Qydo
Junior Member

04-29-2023, 06:37 PM

But I'm sorry, but I already understood what it was. I wonder if you meant to ask about its connection point on the motherboard.

Qydo

04-29-2023, 06:37 PM #3

But I'm sorry, but I already understood what it was. I wonder if you meant to ask about its connection point on the motherboard.

Pinkieepiee358
Junior Member

04-29-2023, 08:00 PM

When you took apart the laptop to swap out the motherboard, did you notice it linked to anything on the board? If not, keep it as it is. RJ11 connectors are outdated in this era.
Does your device have an adapter similar to this one?

Pinkieepiee358

04-29-2023, 08:00 PM #4

ZARKOS2310
Member

04-29-2023, 09:54 PM

Unfortunately, I can't recall disconnecting it. I've disassembled the laptop and checked the motherboard for any connection points, but nothing was found. You're likely correct—don't stress since you only use Wi-Fi. Thanks a bunch.

ZARKOS2310

04-29-2023, 09:54 PM #5

Space_Triks
Member

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04-29-2023, 10:23 PM

RJ11 are the connectors for linking phones, fax machines, and older modems that worked with a traditional phone line. It seems safe to leave it disconnected now. No one uses them any more.

Space_Triks

04-29-2023, 10:23 PM #6

RJ11 are the connectors for linking phones, fax machines, and older modems that worked with a traditional phone line. It seems safe to leave it disconnected now. No one uses them any more.