compaq presario 1200 series User Manual

							PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 11
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery pack, complete the following steps:
1. Slide the battery compartment door down and remove it from the chassis.
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Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
2. Pull down 1 the tab located on the end of the battery pack and then slide 2 the 
battery out of the chassis.
To replace the battery pack, reverse these procedures.
Important: The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal 
maintenance on the notebook.
ÅWARNING: 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 Compaq 
Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not 
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily.
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ÄÄ ÄCAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not open a 
battery pack; this action damages the pack, makes it unusable, and exposes 
potentially harmful battery components. No field-serviceable parts are located 
inside the battery pack. 
						

							PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 13
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removing the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad
The palmrest cover with TouchPad is the first component that must be removed to gain 
access to the interior components of the Notebook.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the display panel assembly to access the interior 
components of the Notebook.
To remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (pg 10
).
2. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove three screws from the underside of the Notebook and one screw from the 
right-side of the computer.
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							14 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
4. Turn the Notebook over (right side up).
5. Pull the display release latches to open the display.
6. Lift up the front end and turn over the palmrest cover, allowing it to rest on top of the 
keyboard.
7. Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the palmrest cover.
To replace the palmrest cover, reverse these procedures.
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CAUTION: When replacing the palmrest cover, ensure that the cable is fully 
inserted into the ZIF connector on the system board. If the metal end comes 
in contact with the keyboard, the Notebook may be damaged.
Note: When replacing the palmrest cover, ensure that the cable is properly routed 
through the slot on the Upper CPU Cover. 
						

							PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 15
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removing the Keyboard
To remove the keyboard, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (pg 10
).
2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad (pg 13
).
3. Gently lift and turn the keyboard over allowing it to rest where the palmrest cover 
normally sits.
4. Remove the heatspreader (pg 17
).
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							16 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
5. Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board and remove the 
keyboard.
To replace the keyboard, reverse these procedures. 
						

							PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 17
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removing the Heatspreader
To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (pg 10
).
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg 13
).
3.Gently lift and turn the keyboard over
, allowing it to rest where the palmrest cover 
normally sits.
4. Remove three screws from the Heatspreader and lift it out of the chassis.
To replace the Heatspreader, reverse these procedures.
Note: If the thermal pads on the Heatspreader are missing or damaged, a new 
Heatspreader should be installed.
Important: Before installing the new Heatspreader, remove the plastic covering 
from the thermal pads.
ÅWARNING: To prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the 
screws. 
						

							18 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removing the Processor
To remove the processor, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (pg 10
).
2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad (pg 13
).
3. Remove the keyboard (pg 15
).
4. Remove the heatspreader (pg 17
).
5. Place the tip of standard screwdriver in the slot in front of the processor and push 
toward the display to release the processor from the chassis.
6. Lift the processor out of the chassis.
To replace the processor, perform the following:
1. Fully align the processor with the system board connector.
Important: The notch on the upper left corner of the processor serves as an orientation 
indicator. Align the notch on the left corner of the processor with the notch on the left 
corner of the processor connector.
Note: The processor should drop into the socket without any force.
2. Carefully press the processor into the socket.
3. Insert a small-blade screwdriver in the slot in front of the processor and push away 
from the display to lock the processor.
4. Reassemble the remaining components by reversing their removal procedures. 
						

							PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 19
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removing the Hard Drive
Note: Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. It is 
necessary to remove only the parts listed in the written procedure.
To remove the hard drive, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the unit for disassembly (pg 10
).
2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad (pg 13
).
3. Disconnect the hard drive data cable from the hard drive.
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Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
4. Remove two screws from the hard drive mounting bracket and lift out the hard drive 
with mounting bracket attached.
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