HP (Hewlett-Packard) C2M12UA Manuale Utente

Release the power connector (5) from the clip built into the base enclosure.

Remove the power connector cable.

Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.

The optical drive connector cable is included in the optical drive spare part kit. See 

 for optical drive spare part number information.

Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps:

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.

Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

Remove the battery (see 

), and then remove the following components:

Hard drive (see 

Optical drive (see 

)

Keyboard (see 

Top cover (see 

System board (see 

Remove the optical drive connector cable:

Release the optical drive connector cable (1) from the clips and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.

Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.5 screws (2) that secure the optical drive connector cable to
the base enclosure.

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Chapter 4   Removal and replacement procedures