HP 1230 manual Preparing the Computer for Disassembly

Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario 1200 Series

Models: 1230 and 1232

Home Page Notice Preface Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Pin Assignments Battery Pack Operations

Preparing the Computer for Disassembly

Electrostatic

Discharge

Service Considerations

Cables and Connectors

Preparing the Computer for Disassembly

Battery Pack

Palmrest

Cover with

Touch Pad

Heatspreader

Keyboard

Processor

Hard Drives

CD Drive

Battery Charger Board

Modem

Display Panel Assembly

Upper CPU

Cover

Speaker

Assembly

Diskette Drive Fan Assembly

System Board

Memory

Module

Before beginning removal and replacement procedures, complete the following procedures:

1.Disconnect AC power and any external devices.

2.Remove the battery pack.

3.Remove any PC Cards.

The battery pack should be removed before IMPORTANT: performing any internal maintenance on the

computer.

WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily.

CAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not open a battery pack, as this damages the pack, makes it unusable, and exposes potentially harmful battery components. There are no field-serviceable parts located inside the battery pack.

The Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers have several screws of various sizes which are not interchangeable. Care must be taken

NOTE: during reassembly to ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal please keep respective screws with their associate sub-assembly.