Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.3Preparing the HP Notebook Expansion Base for Disassembly

Perform the following steps before disassembling the Expansion Base:

1.If the notebook computer is in the Expansion Base, turn off the notebook and press the buttons on the end of the expansion cable 1 to disconnect the cable from the notebook 2.

2.Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices.

The location of the expansion connector on the notebook may vary by notebook series and model.

Disconnecting the expansion cable

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