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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
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
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.
The battery pack should be removed before IMPORTANT: 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.
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 1200 Series Portable Computers have several screws of various sizes which are not interchangeable. Care must be taken
NOTE: during reassembly to ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal please keep respective screws with their associate