Operation Manual
Removing and in stalling components
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going t o remove or change system components, prepare for the removal as fo llows:
Please observe the s afety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 14.
Remove the p ower plug from the power o utlet !
► Switch the device off.
The device m ust not be in energy-saving m od e !
► Close the LCD screen.
► Remove all the cables
from the device.
► Turn the device over and place it on a stable, flat and clean surface. If necessary, lay an
anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the device from being scratched.
► Remove the batt ery
(see "
Removing a battery", Page 34).
Removing and installing the memory expansion
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If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to remove and install the memory
expansion yourself, proceed as follows:
Please observe the s afety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 14.
When installing/removing mem ory modules, the battery must be removed from
the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the power supply,
see "
Preparing to r emove co mponents", Page 66.
Only use memory expansion modules that have been approved for your
notebook (see "
Technical data", Page 82).
Never use force when installing or removing a memory extension.
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the m emory extension c ompartment.
You must open the service compartment to remove or install a memory module. On some devices,
opening the compartment may expose other components. These components should be removed
and replaced only by authorized specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components can become very hot during operation. Therefore, we
recommend that you wait one hour after s witch ing off the notebook before removing
or installing memory modules. Otherwise, there is a risk of suffering burns!
As some components are exposed that are sensitive to static electricity, please take
note of chapt er "
Notes on installing and r emoving boards and componen ts", Page 65.
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