Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario Series
Models: 1246, 1247, 1277, 1278, and 1279
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
Removal
Sequence
Electrostatic
Discharge
Service
Considerations
Cables and
Connectors
Preparing the
Computer for
Disassembly
Battery Pack
Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad
Heatspreader
Keyboard
Processor
Hard Drive
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 
Removing the CD Drive
Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. For example, the illustration at left shows the
NOTE: CPU cover removed to
better enable you to see the screw locations. It is necessary to remove only the parts listed in the written procedure.
To remove the CD drive, complete the following steps:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly.
2.Remove the palmrest cover with touch pad.
3.Remove the heatspreader.
4.Remove the keyboard.
5.Remove two screws located at the back of the CD drive.
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