compaq presario 1200xl series User Manual

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 11
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Modem
To remove the modem, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 9
).
2. Close the display, turn the Notebook upside down, and locate the modem 
compartment (left side when the front of the Notebook is toward you).
3. Remove one screw 
1 from the modem door, slide the door forward 2 and then lift to 
remove it.
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12 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
4. Press the release latches 1 on each side that hold the modem in place. This releases 
the modem board from the compartment.
 
5.  Lift 
2 the modem from the system board connector.
To replace the modem board, reverse these procedures. 

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 13
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Memory Module
To remove the memory module, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 9
).
2. Close the display and turn the Notebook upside down.
3. Remove the screw from the memory compartment.
4. With the front of the Notebook facing you, slide the door to the left and lift.
5. Pull 
1 the side levers to release the memory...

14 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad
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 Notebook for disassembly (pg 9
).
2. Close the display and turn the Notebook upside down.
3. Remove four screws from underneath...

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 15
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
4. Turn the Notebook right side up.
5. Pull the display release latches and open the display assembly.
6. Lift up 
1 the front end of the Palmrest Cover, 2 disconnect the flex cable from the 
underside of the Palmrest LED and Volume Control board.
7. Lift the cover off the unit.
To replace the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad, reverse these procedures. 

16 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Keyboard
To remove the keyboard, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 9
).
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg 14
).
3. Gently lift up the front of the keyboard, slide it forward, and then turn the keyboard 
over allowing it to rest where the Palmrest cover normally sits.
4. Disconnect the flex cable from the...

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 17
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Heatspreader
To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 9
).
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg 14
).
3. Remove the keyboard (pg 16
).
4. Remove four screws 
1 from the Heatspreader and lift it 2 out of the chassis.
Note: Positions of screws are numbered on the Heatspreader.
To replace...

18 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Internet Zone Cover
(Status Panel Assembly)
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 Internet Zone cover, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 9
).
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg...

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 19
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
5. Close the Display, turn the unit upside down, and remove two screws located at the 
back of the Notebook that secure the Internet Zone cover to the chassis .
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20 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
6. Turn Notebook right side up and open the display panel.
7. Remove the two innermost screws from the display hinges that secure the status 
panel to the chassis.
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