Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorized
opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate y our w arranty.
Components
Incaseofservice
You may remove and install the co mponents described in this chapter yourself
after consulting the Hotline/Service Desk.
If you remove and install components without consulting the Ho tline/Service
Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
Notes on installing and removing boards
and components
• Switch off your notebook and remove the AC plug from the po wer outlet.
• Always remove the battery.
• Take care when you use the locking mechanisms for the battery and any other component.
• Never use sharp o bjects such as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as a lever to remove covers.
Instruction sBoardsESD
Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label
shown.
When handling boards fitted with ESDs, you must a lways observe the following
points:
• You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by tou ching a grounded
object) before working with boards.
• The equipment an d tools you use must be free of static charge.
• Remove the AC plug from the power outlet before i nserting or removing
boards.
• Always hold boa rds by their edges.
• Never touch connector pins or co nductors on the board.
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