Compaq Presario 1900 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual page 38

Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165
Before You Begin
Removal Sequence
Product Description
Removal and Replacement Procedures
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1900 Series
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Pin Assignments
Parts Catalog
Battery Operations
Index
Removing a
Cable from the
Zif Connector
The computer uses a
zero insertion force
(ZIF) connector for the
keyboard cable to the
system board. To
remove a cable from a
ZIF connector, lift both
corners of the ZIF
connector and slide
simultaneously with
constant light force.
CAUTION:
connector and its
attached cable
can be easily
damaged. Handle
only the
connector slide
when removing
or replacing a
cable. Never pull
or twist on the
cable while it is
connected.
Use a pair of
tweezers to
properly
replace the
cable inside the
ZIF connectors
on the system
board. When
Note: replacing the
keyboard, fold
the flex cables
as illustrated.
The J7
(Slender) cable
must first be
folded towards
the display.
A ZIF