HP Presario 1600 Presario 1650 Series Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 42
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Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Models: 1650 and 1655 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting 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: q Always handle cables by their connectors. q Avoid bending, twisting, or pulling on the cables. q Apply minimum required force when seating or unseating the cables from their connectors. q Place the cables in such a manner that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. q 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. Back to Top of Page Return to Removal & Replacement Procedures