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chapter 5 R EMOVAL AND R EPLACEMENT P ROCEDURES 5.1 Serial Number The computer serial number should be reported to Compaq when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer (Figure 5-1). Figure 5-1. Serial Number Location Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-1 5.2 Disassembly Reference Chart Use the chart below to determine the section number to be referenced when removing components from the computer. 5.3 Disconnecting the Computer from the Mobile Expansion Unit 5.4 Disconnecting the Computer 5.5 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly 5.6 Battery Packs Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack 5.7 Hard Drives Removing a Hard Drive Inserting a Hard Drive 5.8 PC Cards Removing a PC Card Inserting a PC Card 5.9 Modem or Modem/NIC Card 5.10 Real Time Clock Battery 5.11 Keyboard 5.12 Memory Expansion Removing Memory Expansion Boards Installing Memory Expansion Boards 5.13 Switch Cover 5.14 Display Assembly 5.15 Top Cover with TouchPad 5.16 Voltage Converter Board 5.17 Modem Connector Board 5.18 PC Card Connector 5.19 Processor/System Board Assembly Figure 5-2. Disassembly Reference Chart 5-2 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.3 Disconnecting the Computer from the Mobile Expansion Unit 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Close the display. 3. Turn off and disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. On the mobile expansion unit, press the docking release button to release the expansion unit from the computer (Figure 5-3). 5. Lift the rear end of the computer to disconnect it from the computer expansion connector . 6. Pull the computer away from the mobile expansion unit tabs. Figure 5-3. Disconnecting the Computer from the Mobile Expansion Unit Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-3 5.4 Disconnecting the Computer 1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC adapter (Figure 5-4). 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet . 3. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power connector on the left side of computer . Figure 5-4. Disconnecting the Computer 5-4 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.5 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly 1. Disconnect the computer from the mobile expansion unit. 2. Shut down the computer. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external de