compaq presario 1200xl User Manual

8 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Hard Drive Ribbon Cable
The ribbon cable position for the hard drive is shown below.
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CAUTION: When servicing the Notebook, ensure that cables are placed in their 
proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can 
damage the Notebook.
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIESREMOVAL SEQUENCE 9
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly
Before beginning Removal and Replacement procedures, complete the following steps:
1. Disconnect AC power and any external devices.
2. Remove the battery pack (pg 10
).
3. Remove any PC cards.
Important: The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal 
maintenance on the Notebook.
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WARNING: Metal objects can damage...

10 REMOVAL SEQUENCEPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery pack, complete the following steps:
1. Slide 
1 the battery compartment door down and remove it from the chassis. 
2. Pull 
2 the battery from the chassis by the tab located on the end of the battery pack 
and slide battery from the chassis.
To replace the battery, reverse these procedures.
Important: The battery pack should be...

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...