HP C715NR, C721TU, C725BR, C718TU, C720BR, C717TU, C717NR, C713NR, C710TU, C712NR Power connector cable

Power connector cable

Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:

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 unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 40).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 48)

c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 50)

d. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 53)

e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 55)

f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 62)

g. System board (see System board on page 72)

Remove the power connector cable:

1. Turn the system board upside down, with the external monitor connector toward you.

2. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.

3. Remove the power connector cable (2).

Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.

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