Toshiba 50CT User Guide - Page 135

Disassembly Procedures, Flexible Cable Connector

Page 135 highlights

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly Procedures There are three basic types of cable connectors. q Pressure plate connector q Normal pin connector q Flexible Cable Connector To disconnect a Pressure Plate connector, lift up the tabs on either side of the plastic pressure plate and slide the cable out of the connector. To connect the cable to a Pressure Plate connector, make sure the pressure plate is fully lifted and slide the cable into the connector. Secure the cable in place by pushing the sides of the pressure plate down so the plate is flush with the sides of the connector. Gently pull on the cable to make sure the cable is secure. If the connector comes out, connect it again making sure the pressure plate is fully lifted when you insert the cable. Standard pin and flexible cable connectors are used for all other cables. The cables can be connected to and disconnected from these connectors by simply pulling or pushing. Reassembly Procedures After you have disassembled the computer and fixed or repaired the problem that was causing the computer to operate abnormally, you will need to reassemble the computer. While assembling the computer, remember the following general points: q Take your time, making sure you follow the instructions closely. Most problems arise when you hurry to assemble the computer. q Be sure all cables and connectors are securely fastened. q Before securing the FRU or other parts, be sure that no cables will be pinched by screws or the FRU. q Check that all latches are closed securely in place. q Be sure the correct screws are used to secure all FRUs. Using the wrong screw can damage the threads on the screw or the head of the screw and may prevent proper seating of an FRU. After installing an FRU in the computer confirm that the FRU and the computer are functioning properly. 4-4 Libretto 50CT/70CT Maintenance Manual

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152
  • 153
  • 154
  • 155
  • 156
  • 157
  • 158
  • 159
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 170
  • 171
  • 172
  • 173
  • 174
  • 175
  • 176
  • 177
  • 178
  • 179
  • 180
  • 181
  • 182
  • 183
  • 184
  • 185
  • 186
  • 187
  • 188
  • 189
  • 190
  • 191
  • 192
  • 193
  • 194
  • 195
  • 196

4.1
Overview
4
Replacement Procedures
4-4
Libretto 50CT/70CT Maintenance Manual
Disassembly Procedures
There are three basic types of cable connectors.
q
Pressure plate connector
q
Normal pin connector
q
Flexible Cable Connector
To disconnect a Pressure Plate connector, lift up the tabs on either side of the plastic pressure
plate and slide the cable out of the connector. To connect the cable to a Pressure Plate
connector, make sure the pressure plate is fully lifted and slide the cable into the connector.
Secure the cable in place by pushing the sides of the pressure plate down so the plate is flush
with the sides of the connector. Gently pull on the cable to make sure the cable is secure. If
the connector comes out, connect it again making sure the pressure plate is fully lifted when
you insert the cable.
Standard pin and flexible cable connectors are used for all other cables.
The cables can be
connected to and disconnected from these connectors by simply pulling or pushing.
Reassembly Procedures
After you have disassembled the computer and fixed or repaired the problem that was causing
the computer to operate abnormally, you will need to reassemble the computer.
While assembling the computer, remember the following general points:
q
Take your time, making sure you follow the instructions closely. Most problems arise
when you hurry to assemble the computer.
q
Be sure all cables and connectors are securely fastened.
q
Before securing the FRU or other parts, be sure that no cables will be pinched by
screws or the FRU.
q
Check that all latches are closed securely in place.
q
Be sure the correct screws are used to secure all FRUs. Using the wrong screw can
damage the threads on the screw or the head of the screw and may prevent proper
seating of an FRU.
After installing an FRU in the computer confirm that the FRU and the computer are
functioning properly.