Operation Manual

Removing and installing com ponents
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repair your notebo ok. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate y our warran ty.
Components
Serv icing
After consulting the Hotline/Service Desk, you may remove and install the
components described in this chapter yourself.
If you remove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Service
Desk, then the warranty of your note book 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.
• Always remove the ba ttery.
• Take care when you u se the locking mechanisms on the battery and any other component.
• Never use sharp objects such a s screwdrivers, scissors or k nives as leverage to remove covers.
NotesBoardESD
Boards with electrostatic sensitive d e vice s (ESD) are marked w ith the label
shown.
When handling boards fitted with ESDs, you m ust always observe the following
points:
• You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by touching a grounded
object) before working.
• The e quipm ent and tools y ou use must be free of static c harges.
• Remove the power plug from the mains supply befo re inserting or removing
boards containing ESDs.
• Always hold boards w ith ESDs by their edges.
• Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with E SDs.
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