Operation Manual

Removing and installing com po nents
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going to remove or change system components, prepare for the removal as fo llows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 13.
Remove the power plug from the mains o utlet !
► Switch the device off.
The device must not be in energy-saving mod e !
► Close the LCD screen.
► Remove all the cables
from t he 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 pre vent the device from being scratched.
► Remove the battery
(see "
Removing a battery", Page 52 ).
Installing and removing memory expansion
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If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to r emove and install the memory
expansion y ourself, proceed as follows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 13.
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 re move c omponents", Page 106.
Only use m emory expansion modules that have been approved for your
notebook (see "
Tec hnical data", Pag e 123).
Never use force when installing or removing a mem ory extension.
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory extension compartment.
You m ust 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 authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components can become very hot during operation. Therefore, we
recommend that you wait one h our af ter switching off the notebook before removing
or installing memory modu les. Otherwise, there is a risk of suffering burns!
As some components are exposed that are sensitive to static electricity, please take
note of chapter "
Notes on installing and removing boards and components", Page 105.
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