System information

Power connector cable
Description Spare part number
Power connector cable 448629-001
Before removing the power 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 36).
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 37)
b.
Wireless module compartment cover (see
WLAN module on page 39)
c.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 44)
d.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 46)
e.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 49)
f.
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 51)
g.
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 57)
h.
Speaker assembly (see
Speaker assembly on page 70)
Remove the power connector cable:
1. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.
2. Remove the power connector (2) from the clip built into the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
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