Battery connector cable
The battery connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 768377-001.
Before removing the battery 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 35).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Service doors (see
Service door on page 36).
b. Hard drive (
Hard drive on page 38)
c. Optical drive (
Optical drive on page 42)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 46)
e. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 49)
Remove the battery connector cable:
1. Disconnect the battery connector cable from the system board (1).
2. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws that secure the battery connector cable to the computer (2).
3. Remove the battery connector cable from the computer (3).
66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts