Power connector cable
NOTE: The power connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 734283-001.
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 50), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
Service cover on page 51)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 52)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 54)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 62)
e. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 71)
f. ExpressCard assembly (see
ExpressCard assembly on page 81)
g. Audio/USB board (see
Audio/USB board on page 85)
h. USB board (see
USB board on page 87)
i. Speakers (see
Speakers on page 89)
j. Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 90)
k. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 96)
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.
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