Compaq G42 Laptop User Manual


 
Power connector cable
Description Spare part number
Power connector cable (includes cable and connector) 600188-001
Before removing the power connector cable, 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 from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 52).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 53)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 56)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 63)
d. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 65))
Remove the power connector cable:
1. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you.
2. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.
3. Lift the power connector (2) from the clips built into the base enclosure.
4. Remove the cable from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
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