Removal and replacement procedures
Power connector and cable
Description
Power connector and cable
Before removing the power connector and cable:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then
disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
b. Mini Card compartment cover (see
c. Mini Card bracket (see
d. Optical drive (see
e. Keyboard (see
f. Keyboard cover (see
g. Speaker assembly (see
h. Display assembly (see
i. Top cover (see
4–46
"Battery" on page
"Hard drive" on page
4-8)
"RTC battery" on page
"WLAN module" on page
"Optical drive" on page
"Keyboard" on page
4-21)
"Keyboard cover" on page
"Speaker assembly" on page
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
4-35)
4-7).
4-12)
4-14)
4-20)
4-23)
4-25)
4-27)
Spare part number
486864-001
Maintenance and Service Guide