Power connector cable
NOTE: The power connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 785222-001.
Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 44), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see 
Service cover on page 45)
b. Hard drive (see 
Hard drive on page 46)
c. Optical drive (see 
Optical drive on page 48)
d. Keyboard (see 
Keyboard on page 57)
e. Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 65)
f. ExpressCard assembly (see 
ExpressCard assembly on page 74)
g. Audio/USB board (see 
Audio/USB board on page 77)
h. USB board (see 
USB board on page 78)
i. Speakers (see 
Speakers on page 80)
j. Fan/heat sink assembly (see 
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 81)
k. Display assembly (see 
Display assembly on page 87)
Remove the power connector cable:
1. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.
2. Release the power connector cable (2) from the clips built into the base enclosure.
98 Chapter 6   Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts