Compaq 1592DMT Compaq Armada 1500 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and - Page 89

Preparing the Computer for Disassembly, Disconnecting the AC Power, Undocking the Computer

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7.4 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly Before beginning the removal and replacement procedures, complete the following procedures: 1. Disconnect the AC power and any external devices (Section 7.4.1) 2. Remove the battery pack (Section 7.4.3). 3. Remove the DualBay device (Section 7.4.4). 4. Remove any PC Cards (Section 7.4.5) 7.4.1 Disconnecting the AC Power The first procedure that should be performed on the computer is to disconnect the power supply and any external devices. 1. Close all applications and turn off the computer. 2. Turn off and disconnect any external devices. 3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power source. 4. Disconnect the AC power from the computer. If the computer is docked in the convenience base, see Section 7.4.2 for undocking instructions. 7.4.2 Undocking the Computer If the computer is docked in the convenience base, it must be undocked before performing additional work. Complete the following steps to undock the computer. If the computer is not docked in the convenience base, proceed to Section 7.4.3. 1. Disconnect the AC power and any external cables (Section 7.4.1). 2. Close the computer. 3. Pull the docking lever forward to undock the computer. 4. Lift the computer from the convenience base to remove. Computer Removal and Replacement Procedures 7-5

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Computer Removal and Replacement Procedures
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7.4
Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
Before beginning the removal and replacement procedures, complete the following
procedures:
1.
Disconnect the AC power and any external devices (Section 7.4.1)
2.
Remove the battery pack (Section 7.4.3).
3.
Remove the DualBay device (Section 7.4.4).
4.
Remove any PC Cards (Section 7.4.5)
7.4.1
Disconnecting the AC Power
The first procedure that should be performed on the computer is to disconnect the
power supply and any external devices.
1.
Close all applications and turn off the computer.
2.
Turn off and disconnect any external devices.
3.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the power source.
4.
Disconnect the AC power from the computer.
If the computer is docked in the convenience base, see Section 7.4.2 for undocking
instructions.
7.4.2
Undocking the Computer
If the computer is docked in the convenience base, it must be undocked before
performing additional work. Complete the following steps to undock the computer. If
the computer is not docked in the convenience base, proceed to Section 7.4.3.
1.
Disconnect the AC power and any external cables (Section 7.4.1).
2.
Close the computer.
3.
Pull the docking lever forward to undock the computer.
4.
Lift the computer from the convenience base to remove.