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.
Note:  
						

							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 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 the Compaq 
Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not 
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion is difficult.
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CAUTION: 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.
Note: Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks have several screws of 
various sizes that are not interchangeable. Care must be taken during reassembly 
to ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal, 
keep screws with their associated respective subassembly. 
						

							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 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 in the battery compartment. Do not 
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily.
ÄCAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not open a 
battery pack; this 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 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 module and lift 2 it off the connector on 
the system board.
To replace the memory module, reverse these procedures. 
						

							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 the Notebook.
Continued on next page. 
						

							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 ZIF Connector
 on the system board and remove 
the keyboard.
To replace the keyboard, reverse these procedures.
When replacing the keyboard, the Keyboard Ribbon Cable should fold behind the ZIF Connector 
rather than underneath the keyboard. 
						

							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 the Heatspreader, reverse the previous 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.
ÅTo prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the screws.