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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

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.

IMPORTANT: The battery pack should be removed before 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.

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