Cables And Connectors - Compaq 17XL260 - Presario - PIII 500 MHz Maintenance And Service Manual

Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,

Cables and Connectors

Most cables used throughout the unit are ribbon cables. Cables must be handled with
extreme care to 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, twisting, or tearing the cables, and ensure that the
cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being
removed or replaced.
Cables
Use the following precautions when handling cables to avoid damage to the cable or the
Notebook:
Always handle cables by their connectors.
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Avoid bending, twisting, or pulling on the cables.
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Apply minimum required force when seating or unseating the cables from their
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connectors.
Place the cables carefully so that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being
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removed or replaced.
Handle flex cables with extreme care; they can tear easily.
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CAUTION: When servicing these computers, ensure that cables are placed in their
proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can
cause severe damage to the unit.
The following illustrations show the proper placement for each cable:
ZIF Connectors
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Speaker Assembly Cable
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Connectors and Plastic Parts
Plastic parts can be damaged by the use of excessive force during disassembly and
reassembly. When handling the plastic parts, use care. Apply pressure only at the points
designated in the maintenance instructions.
Presario 1700 Series
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378