Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1800 Series
Models: 1825 and 1800T
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Removal & Replacement Procedures
Removal
Sequence
Electrostatic
Discharge
Service
Considerations
Cables and
Connectors
Preparing the
Computer for
Disassembly
Battery Pack
Palmrest
Cover with
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Status Panel
Internet
Button Board
Heatspreader
Network
Interface Card
Modem
Hard Drive
DisqPlay
Module
Processor
DVD or
CD Drive
Display Panel
Assembly
Upper CPU
Cover
Fan Assembly 
Diskette Drive 
Battery
Charger Board
Speaker
Assembly
System Board 
Memory
Module
Removing the Heatspreader
To remove the heatspreader, complete the following steps:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly.
2.Remove the palmrest cover with touch pad.
3.Remove the keyboard.
4.Remove four screws from the heatspreader and lift out of the chassis.
If the thermal pads on the heatspreader
NOTE: are missing or damaged, a new
heatspreader should be installed.
Before installing the new heatspreader,
IMPORTANT: remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads.
To replace the heatspeader, reverse the previous procedures.
WARNING: To prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the screws.