Compaq XL183 - Manual (Page 80)

P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMOVAL AND R EPLACEMENT 11
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly
Before beginning the removal or replacement of any Notebook components, complete the
following steps:
1. Disconnect the AC power source and any external devices.
2. Remove the QuikDock ( pg 12 ).
3. Remove any PC Cards.
4. Remove the battery pack ( pg 13 ).
Important: The battery pack should be removed before performing any internal
maintenance on the Notebook.
Å WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery
contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal
objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq
Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not
force the battery pack into the bay if insertion is difficult.
Ä CAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. Do not open a
battery pack; this action damages the pack, makes it unusable, and exposes
potentially harmful battery components. No field-serviceable parts are located
inside the battery pack.
Note: Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks have several screws of
various sizes that are not interchangeable. Care must be taken during reassembly
to ensure that the correct screws are used in their correct location. During removal
keep screws with their respective subassembly.
Important: As each component is removed from the Notebook, place the
components and its assosiated screws away from the work area to prevent
damage.