Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A550 - Removing and Installing Components during Servicing; Notes on Installing and Removing Boards and Components

Removing an d installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repair your not ebook. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.
Components
Serv icin g
After consulting the Hotline/Service Desk, you may remove an d install the
components described in this chapter yourself.
If you re move and install components without consulting the Hotline/Service
Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
Notes o n installing and removing boards
and components
• Switch the noteb ook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
• Always remove the battery.
• Take care when you use the locking me chanisms on the battery a nd any other component.
• Never use sharp objects suc
h 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 ESDs, you must always observe the following
points:
• You must always discharge static b uild up (e.g. by tou ching a grounded
object) before working.
• The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
• Remove the power plug from the mains su pply before inserting or removing
boards containing ESDs.
• Always hold boards with ESD s by their edges.
• Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs .
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