Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect repair may greatly enda nger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.
Components
Serv icin g
After consulting the Hotline/Service Desk, you may remove and install the
components d escribed in this chapter yourself.
If you remove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Service
Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
Notes on installing and removing boards
and components
• Switch the notebook off and pull the p ower plug out of the m a ins socket.
• Always remove the battery.
• Take care when you use the locking mechanisms on the ba ttery and any other comp onent.
• Never use sharp objects suc
h as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to rem ove covers.
NotesBoa rdESD
Boards with electrostatic sensitive d evices (ESD) are marked with the label
shown.
When handling b oards 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 equipment and tools y ou use must be free of static charges.
• Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing
boards cont aining ESDs.
• Always hold boards with ESDs b y their edges.
• Never touch pin s or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
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