Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers
Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog
Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack
Preparing The Computer For Disassembly
Disassembly The Compaq 1600 Series computer is a complex tool that
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Chart | adhere to the order can cause damage to the unit. Start | |||||
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Removing the | is complete. Then work through the screens in reverse | |||||
order to reassemble the computer. | ||||||
Battery Pack |
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Palmrest Cover |
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Keyboard |
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Heatspreader | To prepare the computer for disassembly, complete the | |||||
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Interface Board | ||||||
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Hard Drive |
| ■ | Disconnect AC power and any external devices | |||
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CD Drive |
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Display Assembly |
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Plastic Subpanel |
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CD Drive Cable |
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Speaker Assembly |
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Modem |
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Diskette Drive |
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Fan |
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Audio Assembly |
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System Board |
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Memory Module |
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Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers have several screws of various sizes which are not NOTE: interchangeable. Ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal please
keep respective screws with their associate sub- assembly.
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