Connector Types - HP ZBook 15 G4 Maintenance And Service Manual

Connector types

IMPORTANT:
There are several different types of connectors on the system board with different requirements for cable
removal or insertion.
Flex cable
When connecting flex cables, push the cable completely, evenly into the connector.
When removing flex cables from a ZIF connector on the system board, always follow these steps:
1. Squeeze on the top of the retaining latch attached to the cable end of the connector.
2. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight out.
CAUTION:
damage the cable pins and result in a failed device.
Horizontal installation cable
Use flat tool to pull connector evenly. Do not pull on cable to remove.
Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board and use flat tool to push evenly into
receptacle.
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Connector pins and connector gold fingers should not be touched directly with bare hands.
Always release connector latch before removing the cable. Otherwise, pulling the cable could