Compaq Armada 1500 - DC-DC Converter

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Computer Removal and Replacement Procedures 7-43
7.16 DC-DC Converter
CAUTION: The DC-DC Converter board is secured by a short, T-8 screw. Do not use
the long, T-8 screw to secure the DC-DC Converter board. Use of the long screw may
damage the system board.
To remove the DC-DC converter, complete the following procedures:
1. Disconnect the AC power and any external devices (Section 7.4.1).
2. Remove the battery pack (Section 7.4.3).
3. Remove the DualBay device (Section 7.4.4).
4. Remove any PC Cards (Section 7.4.5).
5. Remove the keyboard (Section 7.7).
6. Remove the microphone/display cable cover and microphone (Section 7.11).
7. Remove the clutch covers/display assembly (Section 7.12.1).
8. Remove the top cover assembly (Section 7.13).