Compaq 7000 Series Replacing Instructions

Brand: Compaq

Model: 7000 Series

Type: Replacing Instructions

This manual is also suitable for

5000 Series

End-User Replaceable Parts Program

Replacing the 1394 Card

5000 and 7000 Series

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documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be

construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

Compaq Presario

First Edition (September 2000)

Part Number 216695-001

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Replacing the

1394 Card

The 1394 card (also known

as IEEE 1394) has a high-

speed serial bus that allows

for simultaneously

connecting up to 63

devices. The 1394 card fits

into a Peripheral

Component Interconnect

(PCI) slot on the system

board.

It is widely used for

attaching video devices to

the computer.

Introduction

Your Compaq Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that

makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document

contains instructions for removing and replacing the 1394

card (see Figure 1-1).

Figure 1-1

Note: The view shown may vary slightly by model.

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Tools Needed

A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove and replace the

1394 card.

Warranty Statement

Compaq provides these detailed instructions to ensure your

safety and to keep your PC from being damaged. Following

these instructions also ensures that your PC remains

warranted by Compaq.

Your replacement part is warranted for the longer of 90 days

from the date the part was delivered to you, or the original

One Year Limited Warranty that came with your Compaq

Presario.

Preparing Your Computer for Disassembly

Before beginning the removal and replacement procedure,

complete the following procedure:

1. Remove any diskette or compact discs (CDs) from the

computer.

2. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices

connected to your computer.

3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and

then from the computer (see Figure 1-2).

4. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.

Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may

result in personal injury.

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I. Disconnecting the Power

1. To shut down your computer, click the Start button, and

then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog

box is displayed. Click OK to turn the computer off.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1

and 2 computer (see Figure 1-2).

Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may

result in personal injury.

Figure 1-2

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You do not have to replace the

screw securing the side access

panel. The screw securing the

side panel is used for shipping

purposes only.

Did you know ...

II. Opening the Side Access Panel

1. Remove the screw 1 securing the side access panel.

Locate the latch 2 directly below the screw, press the latch

down, and hold it in the down position (Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1

Important: Some models may not have a screw

. This screw is used

for shipping purposes only.

2. Grab the handle and slide the side panel from the chassis

(see Figure 2-2).

▲

Caution: Before doing any work inside your computer, ground

yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.

Figure 2-2

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Look at the replacement part

carefully to help you identify

and locate the component to

be replaced.

Tip

III. Identifying and Locating the 1394 Card

Use the illustration to identify and locate the following items:

the 1394 card 1, the PCI system board slot 2, and the rear

connector slot 3 (see Figure 3-1).

Figure 3-1

Important: The number of PCI slots may vary by model. The replacement

1394 card may differ slightly from the original card.

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IV. Removing the 1394 Card

1. Turn the computer on its side (open side facing up), and

locate the 1394 card.

2. Disconnect the Front I/O and the power cable (4 pin

connector) from the 1394 card (see Figure 4-1).

Figure 4-1

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3. Remove the screw 1 securing the 1394 card, and save it

for your replacement card (see Figure 4-2).

Important: Keep the screw that secured the defective card to the

chassis. You will need it for your replacement card.

4. Pull the 1394 card using a gentle rocking (side-to-side)

motion from the PCI slot 2 on the system board

(see Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2

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V. Replacing the 1394 Card

Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement card.

You will need them to return the defective part.

1. Align the 1394 card with the PCI slot 1 on the system

board and with the expansion card rear connector slot on

the chassis (see Figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1

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2. The 1394 card rear connector(s) 1 must be inserted

properly into the expansion card rear connector slot 2 to

ensure the card will seat properly into the PCI slot on the

system board (see Figure 5-2).

Note: Carefully insert the rear connector(s) on the 1394 card inside the

expansion card rear connector slot on the chassis.

Figure 5-2

Ensure that the card is

properly positioned into the

rear connector slot on the

chassis.

Tip

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3. Carefully and firmly press the 1394 card into the PCI slot.

4. Replace the screw 1 to secure the 1394 card to the chassis

(see Figure 5-3).

Figure 5-3

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5. Reconnect the Front I/O 1 and the power 2 cable (4 pin

connector) to the 1394 card (see Figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4

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VI. Replacing the Side Access Panel

Align the tabs on the top and bottom of the side access panel

with the slots (located on the top and bottom edge) on the

chassis and slide the side access panel into place

(see Figure 6-1).

Figure 6-1

You do not have to replace the

screw securing the side access

panel. The screw securing the

side panel is used for shipping

purposes only.

Did you know ...

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VII. Checking To See If the Replacement Part Is

Installed Properly

1. Reconnect the power cord to the computer and then to the

electrical outlet.

2. Reconnect all peripheral device cables to the computer.

3. Turn on the computer using the power button and verify

that the replacement part is properly installed

(see Figure 7-1).

Figure 7-1

4. If the problem persists, repeat the Removing and

Replacing procedures.

5. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq

Support: 1-800-984-9350

VIII. Returning the Defective Part

Please refer to the Compaq Part Return Instructions that came

with your replacement part for instructions on returning the

defective part.

www.compaq.com

216695-001

Compaq 7000 Series Replacing Instructions

Brand: Compaq

Model: 7000 Series

Type: Replacing Instructions

This manual is also suitable for

5000 Series

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