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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 7400 Series Computers
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REMOVAL SEQUENCE
Electrostatic
discharge
Service
considerations
Preparation for
disassembly
Serial number
Chassis
Power supply
Mass storage devices
Fax-modem
Parallel port
assembly
PCI bracket
System board
components
Front bezel
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES - BEFORE
YOU BEGIN
Preparation for Disassembly
To prepare the computer for removal and replacement procedures, complete the following
steps:
1
Remove any diskettes, compact discs, or Zip disks from the computer.
2
Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices that are connected to the
computer.
CAUTION: The computer power switch should
be turned off before you disconnect any cables.
3
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the computer.
4
Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.
IMPORTANT:
During disassembly, label each cable as you remove
it. Be sure to note its position and routing.
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