Removal and replacement procedures
Power connector
Description
Power connector (includes cable)
Before removing the power connector and cable:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then
disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard Drive (see
b. Mini Card compartment cover (see
c. WLAN module (see
d. Optical drive (see
e. Keyboard (see
f. Keyboard cover (see
g. Speaker assembly (see
h. Display assembly (see
i. Top cover (see
j. Modem module cable (see
4–48
"Battery" on page
"Hard Drive" on page
4-8)
"RTC battery" on page
"WLAN module" on page 4-15)
"Optical drive" on page
"Keyboard" on page
4-20)
"Keyboard cover" on page
"Speaker assembly" on page
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
4-34)
"System board" on page
4-7).
4-12)
4-19)
4-23)
4-26)
4-27)
4-50)
Spare part number
486836-001
Maintenance and Service Guide