Compaq 1600XL specifications Removing the Keyboard

Presario 1600XL Series

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,

1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Removing the Keyboard

To remove the keyboard, complete the following steps:

1.Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 12).

2.Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg 15).

3.Gently lift up the front of the keyboard and disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF Connector on the system board and remove the keyboard.

To replace the keyboard, reverse the previous procedures.

Note: When replacing the keyboard, the Keyboard Ribbon Cable should fold behind the ZIF Connector rather than underneath the keyboard.

18 REMOVAL SEQUENCE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1600XL SERIES