Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should r epair 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 co mponents described in this chapter yourself
after consulting the Hotline/Help Desk.
If you remove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Help
Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
The illustrations shown below may differ f rom your actual device. The y are
merely intended to clarify the principles involved.
Notes on installing and rem oving boards
and components
• Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
• Remove the battery.
• Take care when yo u use the locking mechanisms on the battery and any other component .
• Never use sharp objects su
ch as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers.
NotesBoardESD
Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label
shown.
When handling boards fitted with ESD s, 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 equipment 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 by their edges.
• Never t ouch pins or conductors on boards fitted w ith ESDs.
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