System information

4–36 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Power connector cable
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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 4-7).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)
b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-15)
c. Switch cover and keyboard (see “Switch cover and keyboard” on page 4-20)
d. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-25)
e. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-30)
f. USB board (see “USB board” on page 4-35)
Remove the power connector cable:
1. Remove the power connector cable 1 from the clips and routing channel 2 built into the base enclosure.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 3 that secures the power connector and bracket to the base enclosure.
3. Remove the power connector bracket 4.
4. Remove the power connector cable assembly 5.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
Description Spare part number
Power connector cable 533465-001