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Power connector cable
NOTE: The power connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number
Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48).
5.Remove the service access cover (see Service access cover on page 50).
6.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 60)
b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 65)
c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 67)
d.Top cover (see Top cover on page 71)
e.Video card fan/heat sink assembly (see Video card fan/heat sink assembly on page 84)
f.Processor heat sink (see Processor heat sink on page 86)
Remove the power connector cable:
1.Position the computer
2.Remove the tape (1) from the top of the power connector cable.
3.Lift the power connector cable (2) up from the routing in the rear of the base enclosure.
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