Operation Manual

Removing and installing compon ent s
during servicin g
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repa ir your notebook. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate y our wa rran ty.
Components
Serv icing
You may remove and install the components described in this chapter yourself
after consulting the Hotline/Help Desk.
If you remove and install components without c onsulting the 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 w hen 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 with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label
shown.
When h andling 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 equipm ent and tools you use must be free of static charges.
• Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing
boards containing ESDs.
• Always hold boards with ESDs b y their edges.
• Never touch pins or conduct ors on boards fitted with ESDs.
Hard disk
The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your noteb ook. You can work considerably
faster and more efficiently if you co py applications and fi les from CDs to your ha rd disk.
When the hard disk is accessed, the hard disk indicator lights up in the status indicator panel.
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