HP Presario 1900 Model XL1-XL165-Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1900 - Page 38

Removing a, Cable from the, Zif Connector

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Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1900 Series Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165 Before You Begin Removal Sequence Product Description Specifications Troubleshooting Pin Assignments Parts Catalog Battery Operations Index Removal and Replacement Procedures Removing a Cable from the Zif Connector The computer uses a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector for the keyboard cable to the system board. To remove a cable from a ZIF connector, lift both corners of the ZIF connector and slide simultaneously with constant light force. CAUTION: A ZIF connector and its attached cable can be easily damaged. Handle only the connector slide when removing or replacing a cable. Never pull or twist on the cable while it is connected. Use a pair of tweezers to properly replace the cable inside the ZIF connectors on the system board. When Note: replacing the keyboard, fold the flex cables as illustrated. The J7 (Slender) cable must first be folded towards the display.

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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1900 Series
Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165
Before You Begin
Specifications
Parts Catalog
Removal Sequence
Troubleshooting
Battery Operations
Product Description
Pin Assignments
Index
Removal and Replacement Procedures
Removing a
Cable from the
Zif Connector
The computer uses a
zero insertion force
(ZIF) connector for the
keyboard cable to the
system board. To
remove a cable from a
ZIF connector, lift both
corners of the ZIF
connector and slide
simultaneously with
constant light force.
CAUTION:
A ZIF
connector and its
attached cable
can be easily
damaged. Handle
only the
connector slide
when removing
or replacing a
cable. Never pull
or twist on the
cable while it is
connected.
Note:
Use a pair of
tweezers to
properly
replace the
cable inside the
ZIF connectors
on the system
board.
When
replacing the
keyboard, fold
the flex cables
as illustrated.
The J7
(Slender) cable
must first be
folded towards
the display.