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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1800 Series
Models: 1825 and 1800T

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Removal & Replacement Procedures

Removal Sequence

Electrostatic Discharge
Service Considerations
Cables and Connectors
Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
Battery Pack
Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad
Keyboard
Status Panel
Internet Button Board
Heatspreader
Network Interface Card
Modem
Hard Drive
DisqPlay Module
Processor
DVD or
CD Drive
Display Panel Assembly
Upper CPU Cover
Fan Assembly
Diskette Drive
Battery Charger Board
Speaker Assembly
System Board
Memory Module
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Removing the Heatspreader

To remove the heatspreader, complete the following steps:

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly.

2. Remove the palmrest cover with touch pad.

3. Remove the keyboard.

4. Remove four screws from the heatspreader and lift out of the chassis.

NOTE:

If the thermal pads on the heatspreader are missing or damaged, a new heatspreader should be installed.

IMPORTANT:

Before installing the new heatspreader, remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads.

To replace the heatspeader, reverse the previous procedures.

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WARNING:  To prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the screws.

 

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