Removing and installing components
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going t o remove or change system componen ts, prepare for the removal as fo llows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important n otes", Page 12.
Remove the power plug from the mains outlet !
► Switch the device off.
The device must not be in energy-saving mode !
► 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 o n this surface to prevent the device from being scratched.
► Remove the battery
(see "
Removing a battery", Page 32).
Installing and removing memory expansion
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If you are aske d by the Hotline/Service Desk to remove and install the memory
expansion yourself, proceed as follows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important n otes", Page 12.
When installing/removing memory modules, the battery must be removed from
the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the power supply,
see "
Prep aring t o remove components", Page 66.
Only use m emory exp ansion modules that have been approved for your
notebook (see "
Technica l data", Page 82).
Never use force when installing or removing a memory extension.
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory extension compartment.
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 authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual compo nents can become very hot during operation. Therefo re, we
recommend that you wait one hour after switching 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 s tatic electricity, please take
note of chapter "
Notes on installing and removing boards and components", Page 65.
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