Compaq XL118-XL127 - Manual (Page 84)

4 R EMOVAL S EQUENCE P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1200XL S ERIES
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Cables and Connectors
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension
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 cables used throughout the
unit are ribbon cables.
Cables
Use the following precautions when handling cables to avoid damage to the cable or
Notebook:
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Always handle cables by their connectors.
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Avoid bending, twisting, or pulling on the cables.
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Apply minimum required force when seating or unseating the cables from their
connectors.
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Place the cables in such a manner that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts
being removed or replaced.
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Handle flex cables with extreme care; they can tear easily.
Д Д Д Д 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:
Connectors and Plastic Parts
Plastic parts can be damaged by the use of excessive force during disassembly and
reassembly. When handling these plastic parts, use care. Apply pressure only at the points
designated in the maintenance instructions.
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ZIF Connector
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Speaker Assembly Cable
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CD or DVD Ribbon Cable
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Hard Drive Ribbon Cable
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Diskette Drive Ribbon Cable