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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario Series
Models: 1246, 1247, 1277, 1278, and 1279
Home Page Notice Preface Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Pin Assignments Battery Pack Operations
Removal and Replacement Procedures
Removal
Sequence
Electrostatic
Discharge
Service
Considerations
Cables and
Connectors
Preparing the
Computer for
Disassembly
Battery Pack
Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad
Heatspreader
Keyboard
Processor
Hard Drive
CD Drive
Battery Charger
Board
Modem
Display Panel
Assembly
Upper CPU
Cover
Speaker
Assembly
Diskette Drive
Fan Assembly
System Board
Dip Switch
Settings
Memory Module
Removing the Keyboard
To remove the keyboard, complete the following steps:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly.
2.Remove the palmrest cover with touch pad.
3.Gently lift and turn the keyboard over allowing it to rest on top of the palmrest cover with touchpad slot opening.
4.Remove the heatspreader.
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