Connector Types - HP ZBook 15u 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 to a ZIF connector, rotate the latch to 90 degrees, push the cable completely,
evenly into the connector, and then close the latch.
When removing flex cables from a ZIF connector on the system board, the latch must be released before the
cable can be removed. Always follow these steps:
1. Flip the connector latch 90 degrees to release the cable.
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