Preparing The Computer For Disassembly - Compaq PRESARIO Presario 1255 Maintenance And Service Manual

Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275
Before You Begin
Removal Sequence
Product Description

Preparing the Computer for Disassembly

Before beginning removal and replacement
Electrostatic
Discharge
procedures,
Service
complete the following procedures:
Considerations
Cables and
Connectors
Preparing the
Computer for
Disassembly
Battery Pack
Palmrest
Cover with
Touch Pad
Heatspreader
Keyboard
Processor
Hard Drives
CD Drive
Battery
Charger Board
Modem
Display Panel
Assembly
Upper CPU
Cover
Speaker
Assembly
Diskette Drive
Fan Assembly
System Board
Dip Switch
Settings
Memory
Module
1. Disconnect AC power and any external devices.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove any PC Cards.
Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the
WARNING:
battery contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not
allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery
pack for the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers into the
battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay if
insertion does not occur easily.
Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not
CAUTION:
open a battery pack, as this damages the pack, makes it unusable, and
exposes potentially harmful battery components. There are no field-
serviceable parts located inside the battery pack.
The Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers have several
screws of various sizes which are not interchangeable. Care must be
taken during reassembly to ensure that the correct screws are used in
NOTE:
their correct location. During removal please keep respective screws with
their associated sub-assembly.
Return to Removal & Replacement Procedures.
Presario 1200 Series
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Pin Assignments
Parts Catalog
Battery Operations
Index