Connector types
There are several types of connectors on the system board with dierent requirements for cable removal or
insertion.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch connector pins and connector gold ngers directly with bare hands.
Flex cable
Use this information to properly use ex cables.
When connecting ex cables to a ZIF connector, rotate the latch to 90°, push the cable completely, evenly into
the connector, and then close the latch.
When removing ex cables from a ZIF connector on the system board, you must release the latch before
removing the cable. Always follow these steps:
1. Flip the connector latch 90° to release the cable.
2. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight out.
IMPORTANT: Always release connector latch before removing the cable. Otherwise, pulling the cable could
damage the cable pins and result in a failed device.
Horizontal cable insertion
Use at tool to pull connector evenly. Do not pull on cable to remove.
Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board and use a at tool to push evenly into
receptacle.
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