Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should r epair your notebook. U nauthorised
opening or incorrect repair may greatly en danger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.
Components
Serv icin g
You may remove and install the co mponents described in this chapter yourself
after consulting the Hotline/Help Desk .
If you rem ove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Help
Desk, t hen the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
Notes on installing and rem oving boards
and components
• Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
• Always remove the battery.
• Ta ke care whe n you use the locking mechanisms on the battery and 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 m ust a lwa ys 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 touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
Removing and installing the
hard disk
The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook. You can work considerably
faster and more efficiently if you copy applications and files from CDs to your hard disk. When the
hard disk is accessed, the hard disk indicator lights up in the status indicator panel.
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