This chapter describes the removal and replacement process for the Presario 1200XL Series
Notebook.
Electrostatic Discharge
When removing or replacing parts, be careful to discharge static electricity before touching the
internal Notebook components. A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor
heard, but damage occurs. An electronic device that has been exposed to electrostatic discharge
(ESD) may not seem to be affected and work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. Although it may
function normally for a period of time, it may have been degraded in the internal layers, reducing its
life expectancy.
Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, the
discharge contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
Generating Static
The table below shows the amount of static electricity generated during common activities
associated with servicing computers.
Electrostatic Voltage
Event
Walking across carpet35,000V15,000V7,500V
Walking across vinyl floor12,000V5,000V3,000V
Motion of bench worker6,000V800V400V
Removing DIPS from plastic tubes2,000V700V400V
Removing DIPS from vinyl trays11,500V4,000V2,000V
Removing DIPS from styrofoam14,500V5,000V3,500V
Removing bubble pack from PCBs26,000V20,000V7,000V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box21,000V11,000V5,000V
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ground yourself before touching the Notebook or its subassemblies.
As little as 700 Volts can degrade Notebook components. Be sure to
The following items are required to service the Notebook:
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Torx T-9 screwdriver
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5mm nut drivers (for screwlocks and standoffs)
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Small standard screwdriver
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Small Phillips screwdriver
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Diagnostics software
Screws
The screws used in the Notebook are not interchangeable. If an incorrect screw is used during the
reassembly process, it can damage the unit. Compaq strongly recommends that all screws removed
during disassembly be kept with the part that was removed, then returned to their proper locations.
Important: As each subassembly is removed from the Notebook, place it away from the
work area to prevent damage.
Note: Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks have several screws of
various sizes that are not interchangeable. Care must be taken during reassembly to
ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal keep
respective screws with their associated subassembly.
Connectors and Plastic Parts
Plastic parts can be damaged by the use of excessive force during disassembly and reassembly.
When handling plastic parts, use care. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the
instructions. Most of the connectors in these Notebooks are ZIF Connector
Most cables used throughout the unit are ribbon cables.
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Use the following precautions when
handling cables to avoid damage to the cable and Notebook:
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Always handle cables by their connectors.
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In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, pulling, or tearing cables.
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Apply only the minimum force required to seat or unseat cables from their connectors.
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Place the cables in such a manner that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being
removed or replaced.
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Handle flex cables with extreme care; they can tear easily.
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proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can
cause severe damage to the unit.
The following illustrations show the proper placement for each cable:
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Diskette Drive Ribbon Cable
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Speaker Assembly Cable
When servicing these Notebooks, ensure that cables are placed in their
The cable position for the speaker assembly is shown below. The cable is routed under the battery
charger board and under the edge of the system board.
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proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can
damage the Notebook.
When servicing this Notebook, ensure that cables are placed in their
Before beginning the removal or replacement of any Notebook components, complete the
following steps:
1. Disconnect AC power and any external devices.
2. Remove the battery pack (pg 10
3. Remove any PC Cards.
Important: The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal
maintenance on the Notebook.
WARNING: The Battery Pack contains harmful components when exposed. Do not
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open, crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. It contains no
field-serviceable parts. Dispose of battery packs properly. Failure to dispose of
battery packs correctly may cause harm to humans, animals, and
the environment.
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contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal
objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq
Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily. Do not open
a battery pack; opening causes damage to the pack, making it unuseable.
Note: Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks have several screws of
various sizes that are not interchangeable. Care must be taken during reassembly
to ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal
keep respective screws with their associated subassembly.
Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery
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Important: As each component is removed from the Notebook, place the screws
and its associates away from the work area to prevent damage.
To remove the battery pack, complete the following steps:
1. Slide
2. Pull
To replace the battery, reverse these procedures.
1 the battery compartment door down and remove it from the chassis.
2 the battery from the chassis by the tab located on the end of the battery pack.
Important: The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal
maintenance on the Notebook.
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WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery
contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal
objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for Compaq
Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily.
CAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not open a
battery pack; this action damages the pack, makes it unusable, and exposes
potentially harmful battery components. No field-serviceable parts are located
inside the battery pack.