Service Considerations - Compaq Presario Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Product Description
Home Removal & Replacement
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
DISASSEMBLY
SEQUENCE

Service Considerations

Electrostatic
Discharge
Service
Tool Requirements
Considerations
Preparation
for
Disassembly
Serial Number
Screws
Left Easy
Access Panel
The screws used in these products are not interchangeable. If an incorrect screw is used during the
reassembly process, it could cause damage to the unit. Compaq strongly recommends that all screws
Right Easy removed during the disassembly process be kept with the part that was removed, then returned to
Access Panel
their proper locations.
Memory
Module
Top Access
Panel
Cables and Connectors
Rear Access
Most cables used throughout the unit are ribbon cables. These must be handled with extreme care to
Panel
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,
Fax-Modem
twisting, or tearing the cables, and ensure that they are placed in such a way that they cannot be
Board
caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
Mass Storage
Devices
Fan/Power
Supply
Assembly
Ribbon Cable Positions
I/O Board
CD and CD-RW Drive
LCD Display
Board
Diskette drive
Power Supply/Fan Assembly
Speaker
System Board
and
Components
Chassis Base
Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario EZ2000 Series Computers
Phillips screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
Flathead screwdriver
Compaq Utilities software
IMPORTANT: As each subassembly is removed from the computer, it should
be placed away from the work area to prevent damage.
CAUTION: When servicing these computers, ensure that cables
CAUTION.GIF
are placed in their proper location during the reassembly process.
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Improper cable placement can cause severe damage to the unit.
bytes)
Troubleshooting
Jumper & Switch Information
Hard Drive
I/O Board
Illustrated Parts Catalog
Specifications