compaq prosignia 170 User Manual

							CAUTION: 
When 
replacing 
the RJ 
Jacks & 
Infrared 
board, 
ensure 
that the 
fpc cable is 
firmly 
pressed to 
the 
computers 
plastics. 
There is a 
possibility 
that one of 
the PMCIA 
cage 
screws can 
damage 
the cable.
  
						

							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 170
INDEX PAGELEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEPRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
System Board
10Turn the computer top 
side up with the rear 
panel facing forward.
11 Remove the Memory 
Bracket connector from 
the system board 
.
12 Remove the screw that is 
underneath the Memory 
Bracket 
.
13 Remove four remaining 
screws (including two 
screws on the PCMCIA 
cage) that secure the 
system board to its base
.
NOTE: The two screws on 
the PCMCIA cage 
are phillips head 
screws
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TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
System Board
14Carefully lift up on the RJ 
Jacks/Infrared board to 
disconnect it from the 
system board 
.
15 You may have to lift up on 
the RJ Jacks/Infrared 
boards cable 
 to help
disconnect it from the 
system board.
NOTE: Leave the RJ 
Jacks & Infrared 
board in the 
computers base 
until the system 
board is removed.
 
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							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 170
INDEX PAGELEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEPRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
System Board
16Lift the system board out 
of the base of the 
computer.
END OF SEQUENCE 
To replace the system board, 
reverse the previous 
procedures.
NOTE: During the removal of 
the some of the 
system components, 
it is possible that the 
MultiBay grounding 
clips could come loose 
and fall out of their 
appropriate place. 
There are a total of 
two small metal clips. 
You might find one or 
both clips loose as 
you disassemble the 
computer. They must 
be placed in the 
appropriate location 
to ensure that the 
MultiBay is grounded.
Click here to see the
proper location of the
MultiBay grounding
clips
.
Or, return to  Removal &
Replacement Procedures.
 
  
						

							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 170
INDEX PAGELEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEPRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
MultiBay Grounding Clips Location
During the removal of the 
some of the system 
components, it is possible 
that the MultiBay grounding 
clips could become loose 
and fall out of their 
appropriate place. 
There are a total of two 
short metal clips (one is 
slightly bigger than the 
other). You might find one 
or both clips loose as you 
disassemble the computer. 
They must be placed in the 
appropriate location 
 to
ensure that the MultiBay 
will be grounded.
Return to  Removal &
Replacement Procedures.
  
						

							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 170
INDEX PAGELEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEPRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
Voltage Converter Board
6Lift up on the front and 
right side of the voltage 
converter board to 
disconnect it from the 
system board, and remove 
it from the computer.
END OF SEQUENCE 
To replace the Voltage 
converter board, reverse the 
previous procedures.
Return to  Removal &
Replacement Procedures .
  
						

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TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
CPU Cover
5Turn the computer bottom 
side up with the front of the 
computer facing forward.
6 Remove the six screws 
from the bottom of the 
computer
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TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
CPU Cover
7Turn the computer top side 
up with the front of the 
computer facing forward.
8 Remove the four screws 
securing the top cover to 
the computer base.
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Removal & Replacement
CPU Cover
9Remove the one screw 
located in the middle back 
of the computer, above the 
rear connectors.
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							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 170
INDEX PAGELEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEPRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTINGREMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
CPU Cover
10Disconnect the left 
speaker cable 
.
11 Disconnect the TouchPad 
or pointstick module cable
 (the cable will look the
same, regardless of 
model)
.
12 Disconnect the right 
speaker cable 
.
13 Disconnect the indicator 
light panel cable 
.
14 Carefully lift the top cover 
and remove it from the 
computers base.
END OF SEQUENCE. 
To replace the CPU Cover, 
reverse the previous 
procedures.
Return to  Removal &
Replacement Procedures.