Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Model: 1245
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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
Dip Switch
Settings
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.
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 Model 1245 Portable Computer 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
The Compaq Presario Model 1245 Portable Computer has several screws of various sizes which are not interchangeable. Care must be taken during
NOTE: reassembly to ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal please keep respective screws with their associated sub- assembly.
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