Toshiba Satellite M500 Maintenance Manual page 148

4 Replacement Procedures
Disassembly Procedures
The computer has three basic types of cable connectors:
 Pressure Plate Connectors
 Coaxial Cable Connectors
 Normal Pin Connectors
To disconnect a Pressure Plate connector, lift up the tabs on either side of the connector's
plastic pressure plate and slide the cable out of the connector. To connect the cable to a
Pressure Plate connector, make sure the pressure plate is fully lifted and slide the cable
into the connector. Secure the cable in place by pushing the sides of the pressure plate
down so the plate is flush with the sides of the connector. Gently pull on the cable to
make sure the cable is secure. If you pull out the connector, connect it again making
sure the connector's pressure plate is fully lifted when you insert the cable.
Coaxial cables should be disconnected with an antenna coaxial disconnector.
Standard pin connectors are used with all other cables. These connectors can be
connected and disconnected by simply pulling them apart or pushing them together.
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