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Compaq 5000 Series Replacing

Replacing a system board end-user replaceable parts program
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  • Page 1 Replacing a System Board 5000 and 7000 Series End-User Replaceable Parts Program...
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the Introduction System Board Your Compaq Presario Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document The System Board in your describes how to remove and replace the system board computer is the home of the (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 4: Tools Needed

    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...

  • Page 5: Disconnecting The Power

    I. Disconnecting the Power 1. Turn off the computer using the Power button (see Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1 and from the computer 2 (see Figure 1-3). Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal injury.
  • Page 6 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 it down, and hold the latch in the down position (see Figure 2-1). You do not have to replace the screw securing the side access panel.
  • Page 7 III. Locating the System Board Turn the computer on its side (open side facing up) and locate the system board (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1 Important: The location of the system board components may vary slightly by model. EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 8 IV. Removing the Data Cables from the System Board Disconnect the diskette drive 1, hard drive 2, and CD-ROM 3, CD-RW 3, and/or DVD drive 3 data cables from the system board (see Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...

  • Page 9: Removing The Memory Module

    V. Removing the Memory Module To remove the memory module, complete the following procedure: 1. With the computer on its side (open side facing up), locate the memory module 2 (see Figure 5-1). 2. Press outward on the release latches found at each end of the memory slot 1.
  • Page 10 VI. Locating the Microprocessor/Heatsink Assembly See the illustration below for the location of the heatsink lock tabs 1, heatsink power supply fan cable 2, heatsink 3, microprocessor interface 4 (see Figure 6-1). Figure 6-1 Important: The location of the microprocessor/heatsink assembly may vary slightly by model.
  • Page 11 VII. Removing the Microprocessor/Heatsink Assembly To remove the microprocessor/heatsink assembly, complete the following procedure: 1. With the computer on its side (open side facing up), locate the microprocessor (see Figure 7-1). 2. Disconnect the heatsink power supply fan cable 1 (see Figure 7-1).
  • Page 12 4. Push in the release tabs 1 on the end of the processor and lift the processor 2 from the chassis (see Figure 7-2). Figure 7-2 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 13 VIII. Identifying and Locating Different Expansion Cards The Expansion Card Chart below shows various types of expansion cards. This chart will help you to identify the different types of expansion cards such as a modem 1 and a Network Interface Card (NIC) 2 that can be added to your computer (see Figure 8-1).

  • Page 14: Removing The Expansion Card

    IX. Removing the Expansion Card 1. With the computer on its side (open side facing up), locate the expansion card(s) (see Figure 9-1). 2. Remove the screw 1 securing the expansion card (see Figure 9-1). Important: Keep the screw 1 that secured the card to the chassis. You will need it when replacing the card.
  • Page 15 X. Removing the Sound Card 1. With the computer on its side (open side facing up), locate the sound card (see Figure 10-1). 2. Remove the audio cable that is connected to the sound card (see Figure 10-1). Figure 10-1 Important: The number of audio cables may vary depending on your computer’s configuration.
  • Page 16 3. Remove the screw 1 securing the sound card (see Figure 10-2). Important: Keep the screw that secured the card to the chassis. You will need it when replacing the card. 4. Using a gentle rocking motion, pull the sound card from the PCI slot 2 on the system board (see Figure 10-2).
  • Page 17 XI. Locating The Graphics Card See the illustration for the location of the graphics card 1 and the AGP slot 2 on the system board (see Figure 11-1). Figure 11-1 Some units may not include an Important: The location of the AGP slot may vary slightly by model. The AGP slot or a graphics card.

  • Page 18: Removing The Graphics Card

    XII. Removing the Graphics Card To remove the graphics card, complete the following procedure: 1. With the computer on its side (open side facing up), locate the graphics card (see Figure 12-1). 2. Remove the screw 1 securing the graphics card (see Figure 12-1).
  • Page 19 XIII. Disconnecting the Power Supply, Front I/O (USB), and Power Button Cables 1. Push the power supply cable clip 1 inward and pull the power supply cable from the connector 2 on the system board (see Figure 13-1). Figure 13-1 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 20 2. Disconnect the Front I/O (USB) cable from the system board (see Figure 13-2). Figure 13-2 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 21 3. Disconnect the power button cable from the system board (see Figure 13-3). Figure 13-3 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...

  • Page 22: Removing The System Board

    XIV. Removing the System Board 1. Remove the nine screws that secure the system board to the chassis (see Figure 14-1). Figure 14-1 Important: The number of screws and their location may vary by model. EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 23 2. Lift the system board out of the chassis (see Figure 14-2). Figure 14-2 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 24 I. Replacing the System Board and Components 1. Position the replacement system board inside the chassis (see Figure 1-1). Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement system board. You will need them to return the defective part. Figure 1-1 EPLACING THE YSTEM...
  • Page 25 2. Replace the nine screws that secure the system board to the chassis (see Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2 Important: The number of screws and their locations may vary slightly by model. EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 26 3. Reconnect the power supply cable to the system board (see Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 27 4. Reconnect the Front I/O (USB) cable to the system board (see Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 28 5. Reconnect the power button cable to the system board (see Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 29 II. Reconnecting the Data Cables to the System Board Reconnect the CD-ROM 1, CD-RW 1, and/or DVD 1, hard drive 2, and diskette drive 3 data cables to the system board (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Memory Module

    III. Replacing the Memory Module To replace the memory module, complete the following procedure: 1. Align the memory module 1 with the memory slot. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot, ensuring that the latches 2 on both ends snap into place (see Figure 3-1).
  • Page 31 IV. Replacing the Microprocessor/Heatsink Assembly To replace the microprocessor/heatsink assembly, complete the following procedure: 1. Align the microprocessor 1 with the microprocessor interface on the system board and place the microprocessor inside the release tabs 2 (see Figure 4-1). The microprocessor should align with the interface in only one way.
  • Page 32 3. Re-attach the heatsink lock tabs 1 that also hold the microprocessor/heatsink assembly into place. 4. Reconnect the heatsink power supply fan cable 2 to the system board (see Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2 EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...
  • Page 33 V. Replacing the Expansion Card 1. Align the expansion card with the PCI slot 1 on the system board, and align the expansion card rear connector(s) with the rear connector slot on the chassis (see Figure 5-1). Important: The expansion card rear connector(s) must be properly inserted into the rear chassis slot to ensure the card is properly seated into the PCI slot on the system board.
  • Page 34 VI. Replacing the Sound Card 1. Align the sound card with the PCI slot on the system board. 2. Insert the sound card carefully and firmly into the same PCI slot 1 from which the card was removed (see Figure 6-1). 3.
  • Page 35 4. Reconnect the audio cable(s) to the same connector(s) on the sound card (see Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2 Important: The number of audio cables may vary depending on your computer’s configuration. EPLACING THE YSTEM OARD...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Graphics Card

    VII. Replacing the Graphics Card To replace the graphics card, complete the following procedure: 1. Align the graphics card with the AGP slot 1 on the system board. Insert the card carefully and firmly into the AGP slot (see Figure 7-1). 2.
  • Page 37 VIII. 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) of the chassis. Slide the side access panel into place (see Figure 8-1). You do not have to replace the screw securing the side access panel.
  • Page 38 2. Turn on the computer to verify that the replacement part is properly installed. 3. If the problem persists, repeat the Removing and Replacing procedures. 4. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq Support: 1-800-984-9350. X. 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.
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