user manual

United States January 2, 2003

Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario 1600 Series

Models: 1650 and 1655

Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications

Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations

Cables and Connectors

Most cables used throughout the unit are ribbon cables. Cables must be handled with

extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the

cables during insertion or removal from the connector. Handle cables by the connector

whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing the cables, and

ensure that the cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged

by parts being removed or replaced.

Cables

Use the following precautions when handling cables to avoid damage to the cable or

computer:

● Always handle cables by their connectors.

● Avoid bending, twisting, or pulling on the cables.

● Apply minimum required force when seating or unseating the cables from their

connectors.

● Place the cables in such a manner that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being

removed or replaced.

● Handle flex cables with extreme care; they can tear easily.

CAUTION: When serving these computers, ensure that cables are placed in their

proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can

cause severe damage to the unit.

Select the desired illustration.

Removing a Cable from a ZIF Connector.

The ribbon cable position for the

5.0-GB or 4.0 hard drive.

The ribbon cable position for the

CD drive.

The ribbon cable position for the

diskette drive.

The cable position for the

speaker assembly.

Plastic Parts

Plastic parts can be damaged by the use of excessive force during disassembly and

reassembly. When handling the plastic parts, use care. Apply pressure only at the

points designated in the maintenance instructions.

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Revised: dd Month 1998

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