
Presario 1600XL Series
Model 1600T,
Cables and Connectors
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the pressure required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases avoid bending, twisting, or tearing the cables, and ensure that the cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Most of the cables used throughout the unit are ribbon cables.
Cables
Use the following precautions when handling cables to avoid damage to the cable or computer:
•Always handle cables by their connectors.
•Avoid bending, twisting, or pulling on the cables.
•Apply minimum required force when seating or unseating the cables from their connectors.
•Place the cables in a location where they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
•Handle flex cables with extreme care; they can tear easily.
ÄCAUTION: When servicing these computers, ensure that cables are placed in their proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can cause severe damage to the unit.
The following illustrations show the proper placement for each cable:
• | ZIF Connector | • | Speaker Assembly Cable |
• Hard Drive Ribbon Cable | • | Modem Cable | |
• | CD or DVD Ribbon Cable | • | Keyboard Ribbon Cable |
•Diskette Drive Ribbon Cable
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