Operation Manual

Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.
Components
Serv icing
You may remove and install the compo nents described in this chapter yourself
after consulting the Hotline/Help Desk.
If you remove and install components without consulting t he Hotline/Help
Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
Notes on installing and removing boards
and components
• Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
• Remove the battery.
• Take care when you use the locking mechanisms on the ba ttery and any other component.
• Never use sharp objects suc
h as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers.
NotesBoardESD
Boards w ith electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label
shown.
When handling boards fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following
points:
• You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by touching a grounded
object) before working.
• The equipment and tools you use mu st be free of static charges.
• Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing
boards containing ESDs.
• Always hold bo ards with ESDs b y their edges.
• Never touch pins or conductors on bo ards fitted with ESDs.
Removing and installing the
battery
How to remove and reinstall a battery is described in the "Removing
and installing the battery", Page 24 chapter.
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