compaq notebook evo n160 series User Manual

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Removal and Replacement
Preliminaries
This chapter provides essential information for proper and safe 
removal and replacement service.
4.1 Tools Required
You will need the following tools to complete the removal and 
replacement procedures:

Magnetic screwdriver

Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers

Tool kit (includes connector removal tool, loopback plugs, 
and case utility tool) 

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4.2 Service Considerations
The following sections include some of the considerations that 
you should keep in mind during disassembly and assembly 
procedures.
✎As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the 
subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work 
area to prevent damage.
Plastic Parts
Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can 
damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the...

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4.3 Preventing Damage to 
Removable Drives
Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled 
with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a 
removable drive, or loss of information, observe the following 
precautions:

Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the 
computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in 
Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

Before removing a...

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4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage
Many electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic 
discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the 
degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits 
provide some protection, but in many cases the discharge contains 
enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other 
conductor...

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Place reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies in 
protective packaging or nonconductive foam.

Use transporters and conveyers made of antistatic belts and 
roller bushings. Ensure that mechanized equipment used for 
moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials 
are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not 
possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.
4.6 Workstation...

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4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods
Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot 
strap at a grounded workstation.

When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded 
system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 
one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To 
provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at 
all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, 
connect a...

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Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes

Metal tote boxes

Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials
Table 4-1 shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage 
levels generated by different activities.
Table 4-2 lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags 
and floor mats.
Ta b l e  4 - 1
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
Relative Humidity
Event 10% 40% 55%
Walking across carpet 35,000 V 15,000 V...

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Removal and Replacement
Procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
Phillips P0 and P1 screws are removed and loosened during 
disassembly. There are 41 screws, in 10 different sizes, that must 
be removed and replaced when servicing the computer. Make 
special note of each screw size and location during removal 
and replacement.
Refer to Appendix C, “Screw Listing,” for detailed information 
on screw sizes, locations, and usage. 

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5.1 Serial Number
Report the computer serial number to Compaq when requesting 
information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located 
on the bottom of the computer (Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1. Serial Number Location 

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5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
Use the chart below to determine the section number to be 
referenced when removing computer components.
Table 5-1
Disassembly Sequence Chart
Section Description # of Screws Removed
5.3 Preparing the computer for disassembly 0
Battery pack 0
Hard drive 1 hard drive retention 
screw
4 securing hard drive to 
hard drive sleeve
Modular media bay device 0
5.4 Memory expansion board 1
5.5 Computer feet 0
5.6...