Compaq F500 Laptop User Manual


 
USB/power connector board
Description Spare part number
USB/power connector board (includes USB/power connector board) 431445-001
Before removing the USB/power connector board, 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 cord.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 28).
5.
Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 29)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 35)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 39)
d. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 37)
e. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 43)
f.
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 48)
Remove the USB/power connector board:
1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the USB/power connector board to the
computer.
2. Release the USB/power connector board as far as the USB/power connector board (2) cable will
allow.
52 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures