Compaq 1685, 1687, 1694 Maintenance & service guide, Removal ZIF Connectors, Removing a ZIF Cable

maintenance & service guide

Compaq Presario 1600 Series

Models 1683, 1685 & 1692, 1687 & 1694, 1688, 1690 & 1693,

CTO

Before You Begin	Specifications	Parts Catalog
Removal Sequence	Troubleshooting	Battery Operations
Product Description	Pin Assignments	Index

Removal and Replacement

Prior to conducting any removal and/or replacement procedures, you should review and fully understand IMPORTANT: the section titled "Before You Begin".

Removal ZIF Connectors

Sequence

Removing a ZIF Cable

Cables and

Connectors

Battery Pack

Palmrest Cover

with Touch Pad

The computer uses a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector for the keyboard cable to the system board. To remove a cable from a ZIF connector, lift both corners of the ZIF connector and slide simultaneously with constant light force.

Heatspreader

Keyboard

Processor

Hard Drive

DVD or

CD Drive

Battery Charger Board

Modem

Display Panel

Assembly

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CAUTION:

CAUTION:

A ZIF connector and its attached cable can be easily damaged. Handle only the connector slide when removing or replacing a cable. Never pull or twist on the cable while it is connected.

When servicing this computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.

Upper CPU

Cover

Network Interface Card

Speaker

Assembly

Diskette Drive

Fan Assembly

System Board

Dip Switch

Settings

Memory Module