Specifications

Power connector cable
NOTE: The power connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 639473-001.
Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet,
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 49).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 60)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 56)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 65)
d. Modem module (see
Modem module on page 70)
e. Fan (see
Fan on page 74)
f. Heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 75)
g. Base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 79)
h. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 84)
i. System board (see
System board on page 91)
Remove the power connector cable:
1. Position the top cover upside-down, with the front toward you.
2. Lift the power connector up from the clips in the rear of the base enclosure.
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