Power cord and ac power adapter

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Important safety information and print the following instructions.


Attention/Caution/Danger icon, warning users and servicers of a hot surface nearby
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

Replacement procedure

  1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

  2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the computer.

  3. Disconnect the ac power adapter from the computer.
    Disconnect the ac power adapter

  4. Remove the power cord from the ac power adapter.
    Remove the power cord from the ac power adapter

  5. Connect the new power cord to the ac power adapter.
    Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter

  6. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer.
    Connect the ac power adapter to the computer

  7. Reconnect the external cables to the corresponding connectors on the computer.