User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Product Description
- Troubleshooting
- Illustrated Parts Catalog
- Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
- Removal and Replacement Procedures
- 5.1 Serial Number
- 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
- 5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
- 5.4 Computer Feet
- 5.5 Memory Expansion Board
- 5.6 Mini PCI Communications Board
- 5.7 Disk Cell RTC Battery
- 5.8 Connector Cover
- 5.9 LED Cover
- 5.10 Keyboard
- 5.11 Heat Spreader
- 5.12 Processor
- 5.13 Display
- 5.14 Palm Rest
- 5.15 Diskette Drive
- 5.16 TouchPad Components
- 5.17 Display Release Assembly
- 5.18 Charger Board
- 5.19 Speaker Assembly
- 5.20 Top Cover
- 5.21 Fan
- 5.22 System Board
- 5.23 Modem Cable
- Specifications
- Connector Pin Assignments
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- Screw Listing
- Index
4–4 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage
Many electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the
degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits
provide some protection, but in many cases the discharge contains
enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry.
Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs.
An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge may not
be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal
cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then
degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.
4.5 Packaging and Transporting
Precautions
Use the following grounding precautions when packaging and
transporting equipment:
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To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe
containers, such as tubes, bags, or boxes.
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Protect all electrostatic-sensitive parts and assemblies with
conductive or approved containers or packaging.
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Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until the
parts arrive at static-free workstations.
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Place items on a grounded surface before removing items
from their containers.
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Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive
component or assembly.
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