Compaq Presario1600.series User Manual

							United States     January 2, 2003 
 
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers
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Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications | Connector Pin Assignments | Battery Pack
Preparing The Computer For Disassembly
Disassembly 
Sequence 
Chart
Removing the 
Battery Pack
Palmrest Cover 
with Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Status Panel
Interface Board
Hard Drive
Battery Charger
Board
CD Drive
Display Assembly
Plastic Subpanel 
Assembly
CD Drive Cable
Speaker Assembly
Modem
Diskette Drive
Fan
Audio Assembly 
Board
System Board
Memory Module
The Compaq 1600 Series computer is a complex tool that 
must be disassembled in a pre-defined order.  Failure to 
adhere to the order can cause damage to the unit.  Start 
with this screen and work through the screens until the task 
is complete.  Then work through the screens in reverse 
order to reassemble the computer.
NOTE:Remove the battery pack before performing any 
internal maintenance on the computer.
To prepare the computer for disassembly, complete the 
following steps: 
n     Disconnect AC power and any external devices
n     Remove the battery pack
n     Remove any PC Cards
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 1600 
Series Portable Computers into the battery 
compartment. Do not force the battery pack into 
the bay if insertion does not occur easily. 
CAUTION:  Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate 
the battery pack. Do not open a battery pack, as 
this damages the pack, makes it unusable, and 
exposes potentially harmful battery components. 
There are no field-serviceable parts located inside 
the battery pack.
 
NOTE: 
Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers 
have several screws of various sizes which are not 
interchangeable. Ensure that the correct screws are 
used in their correct location. During removal please 
keep respective screws with their associate sub-
assembly.
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Removing the Battery Pack
Removing 
the Battery 
Pack
Palmrest 
Cover with 
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Status Panel
Interface 
Board
Hard Drive
Battery 
Charger
Board
CD Drive
Display 
Assembly
Plastic 
Subpanel 
Assembly
CD Drive 
Cable
Speaker 
Assembly
Modem
Diskette 
Drive
Fan
Audio 
Assembly 
Board
System 
Board
Memory 
Module
 
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove 
the battery 
pack, 
complete the 
following 
steps:
1. Slide the 
battery door 
down 
. 
2. Slide the 
battery pack 
compartment 
door down 
and pull out 
the battery 
pack 
.
3. To replace 
the battery 
pack, 
reverse the  
removal 
procedure. 
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Preparing the 
Computer for 
Disassembly
  
 
 
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Removing The Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad
The palmrest cover with touch pad is the first component to be removed t\
o 
gain access to any of the interior components of the computer.
NOTE:It is not necessary to remove the display panel assembly to access 
the interior components of the computer.
 
Removing 
the Battery 
Pack
Palmrest 
Cover with 
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Status Panel
Interface 
Board
Hard Drive
Battery 
Charger
Board
CD Drive
Display 
Assembly
Plastic 
Subpanel 
Assembly
CD Drive 
Cable
Speaker 
Assembly
Modem
Diskette 
Drive
Fan
Audio 
Assembly 
Board
System 
Board
Memory 
Module
Removing the Screws from the Palmrest Cover
with Touch PadTo remove 
the palmrest 
cover with 
touch pad, 
complete the 
following 
steps:
1. 
Prepare 
the 
Computer 
for 
Disassembly.
2. Close the 
computer 
and turn the 
computer 
upside 
down.
3. Remove 
the three 
screws from 
the bottom 
of the 
computer as 
shown. 
Next
   
 
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Removing the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad4. Turn the computer 
over (right side up), 
pull forward on the 
display latches to 
release and open the 
display assembly.
5. Lift up the front end 
of the palmrest cover 
with touch pad and 
remove it from the 
groove in the chassis as 
shown.
Next
 
 
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Disconnecting the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad6. Tilt the palmrest 
cover with touch pad 
back, allowing it to rest 
on top of the keyboard, 
and disconnect the flex 
cable from the LIF 
connector on the 
palmrest cover as 
shown.
To replace the palmrest 
cover with touch pad, 
reverse the removal 
procedure.
Back to Preparing the 
Computer for 
Disassembly 
CAUTION:  When 
replacing the 
palmrest cover 
with touch pad, 
ensure that the 
cable is fully 
inserted into the 
LIF connector on 
the system board. 
If metal end 
should come in 
contact with the 
keyboard, 
damage may 
occur to the 
computer. 
 
 
 
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Removing The Keyboard
NOTE:
To remove a cable from a ZIF connector, lift both corners of the ZIF 
connector and slide simultaneously with constant light force. Then 
remove the cable.
Removing 
the Battery 
Pack
Palmrest 
Cover with 
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Status Panel
Interface 
Board
Hard Drive
Battery 
Charger
Board
CD Drive
Display 
Assembly
Plastic 
Subpanel 
Assembly
CD Drive 
Cable
Speaker 
Assembly
Modem
Diskette 
Drive
Fan
Audio 
Assembly 
Board
System 
Board
Memory 
Module
Disconnecting the Flex Cable from the ZIF 
Connector on the System Board1. 
Prepare 
the 
computer 
for 
disassembly
2. 
Remove 
the 
palmrest 
cover with 
touch pad
3. Gently 
lift the front 
of the 
keyboard 
up, and 
disconnect 
the flex 
cable from 
the ZIF 
connector 
on the 
system 
board.
Next
 
 
 
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NOTE:Use a pair of tweezers to properly replace the cable inside of the ZIF 
connector.
Removing the Keyboard4. Lift the keyboard out 
of the chassis as 
shown.
To replace the 
keyboard, reverse the 
previous procedures.
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Computer for 
Disassembly 
 
 
 
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Removing The Heatspreader
Removing 
the Battery 
Pack
Palmrest 
Cover with 
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Status Panel
Interface 
Board
Hard Drive
Battery 
Charger
Board
CD Drive
Display 
Assembly
Plastic 
Subpanel 
Assembly
CD Drive 
Cable
Speaker 
Assembly
Modem
Diskette 
Drive
Fan
Audio 
Assembly 
Board
System 
Board
Memory 
Module
Removing Screws and Heatspreader1. 
Prepare 
the computer 
for 
disassembly.
2. 
Remove 
the palmrest 
cover with 
touch pad.
3. 
Remove 
the keyboard.
4. Remove 
two screws 
from the 
heatspreader 
and lift out of 
the chassis as 
shown.
To replace 
the 
heatspreader, 
reverse the 
removal 
procedures. 
Back to 
Preparing the 
Computer for 
Disassembly 
 
 
 
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Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications | Connector Pin Assignments | Battery Pack
Removing The Status Panel
Removing 
the Battery 
Pack
Palmrest 
Cover with 
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Status Panel
Interface 
Board
Hard Drive
Battery 
Charger
Board
CD Drive
Display 
Assembly
Plastic 
Subpanel 
Assembly
CD Drive 
Cable
Speaker 
Assembly
Modem
Diskette 
Drive
Fan
Audio 
Assembly 
Board
System 
Board
Memory 
Module
Releasing and Removing the Status Panel Cover 1. 
Prepare 
the 
computer for 
disassembly.
2. 
Remove 
the palmrest 
cover with 
touch pad.
3. 
Remove 
the 
keyboard.
4. Move the 
lever 
(located 
directly 
below the 
CD Play 
button on 
the status 
panel) to the 
right to 
release the 
status panel 
cover. 
5. Support 
the front 
bottom 
corners of 
the status 
panel with 
the thumb 
and 
forefinger. 
Rotate and 
push the 
status panel 
backwards 
off the 
chassis as 
shown 
below.
Next
NOTE:
When replacing the status panel ensure all cables are properly 
replaced under the status panel and not obstructing the status panel 
replacement.
 
 
 
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Disconnecting the Flex Cable from the Connector on 
the Status Panel Header6. Disconnect the flex 
cable from the 
connector on the status 
panel header as shown 
below.
To replace the status 
panel, reverse the 
removal procedures. 
Back to Preparing the 
Computer for 
Disassembly
 
 
 
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