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Cables and connectors, Cables – Compaq 1600XL User Manual

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Presario 1600XL Series

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,

1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Cables and Connectors

Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the pressure

required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector.

Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases avoid bending, twisting, or

tearing the cables, and ensure that the cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be

caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Most of the cables used throughout

the unit are ribbon cables.

Cables

Use the following precautions when handling cables to avoid damage to the cable or

computer:

Always handle cables by their connectors.

Avoid bending, twisting, or pulling on the cables.

Apply minimum required force when seating or unseating the cables from their

connectors.

Place the cables in a location where they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being

removed or replaced.

Handle flex cables with extreme care; they can tear easily.

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CAUTION: When servicing these computers, ensure that cables are placed in their
proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can
cause severe damage to the unit.

The following illustrations show the proper placement for each cable:

ZIF Connector

Speaker Assembly Cable

Hard Drive Ribbon Cable

Modem Cable

CD or DVD Ribbon Cable

Keyboard Ribbon Cable

Diskette Drive Ribbon Cable