Maintenance Manual (960-945) 4-4
Replacement Procedures
9. As all parts have sharp edges and corners, take care not to cut yourself.
10. After replacing an FRU, check that the computer and replaced part
operate correctly.
4.3 Disassembly Procedure
Four main types of cable connector are used.
■ Pressure plate connector
■ Spring connector
■ Back flip connector
■ Normal pin connector
For pressure plate connectors, slide the pressure plate holding tags on
both sides of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cable
out from the connector. When reconnecting the cable to the pressure plate
connector, slide the pressure plate holding tags on both sides of the plastic
pressure plate on the connector and insert the cable into the connector.
Push both tags of the pressure plate such that the cable is fixed in the
correct position. Pull the cable to ensure that it is securely connected.
For spring connectors, lift up the stopper frees the cable and allow it to be
pulled out. To reconnect, hold the stopper in the up position and insert the
cable, then lower the stopper to secure the cable. Pull the cable to ensure
that it is securely connected.
For back flip connectors, lift up the flip plate frees the cable and allow it to
be pulled out. To reconnect, hold the flip plate in the up position and insert
the cable, then lower the flip plate to secure the cable. Pull the cable to
ensure that it is securely connected.
Normal pin connectors are used for all other cables. Simply pull out or push
in these connectors to disconnect or reconnect.
Figure 4-1 Pressure plate connector/Spring connector/Back flip connector
4.4 Assembly Procedures
After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the
fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled.