Cables, docking and touch
The docking cable and touch cable lay across the top of several internal components. Remove these cables as
needed to access the components underneath.
The docking cable is included in the docking board kit, spare part number 765992-001
The docking cable is included in the touch board kit, spare part number 765987-001
Before removing the touch cable and the docking cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Disconnect the tablet from the keyboard dock (see
Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock
on page 25).
5. Remove the tablet cover (see
Tablet cover on page 43).
6. Disconnect the battery cable (see
Battery cable on page 45).
Remove the touch cable and docking cable:
1. Disconnect the touch cable from the system board (1) and touch board (1).
2. Remove the touch cable from the tablet (2).
3. Disconnect the docking cable from the system board (3) and the dock board (3).
4. Lift up on the docking cable to disengage the adhesive (4) that secures the cable.
5. Remove the docking cable from the tablet (5).
Reverse this procedure to install the touch cable and docking cable.
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