Removing and installing components
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going to remove or change system compo nents, prepare f or the removal as follows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 21.
Remove the AC plug from the power outlet!
► Switch the device off.
The device must not be in en ergy saving mode.
► Close the LCD screen.
► Remove all the cables
from the devic e.
► Turn the device over and place it on a stable, flat and clean surface. If necessary, lay an
anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the device from being scratched.
► Remove the battery
,see"
Removing a battery", Page 44.
Removing and installing memory expansion
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If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to rem ove or install a memory
expansion module yourself, p roceed as follows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 21.
During installation/removal of memory modules, the battery must remain
removed from the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the
AC adapter, see "
Preparin g to remove components", Page 73.
Only use memory modules that have been approved for use in your
notebook (see chapter "
Technical data", Page 93).
Never use force when installing or removing a memory mod ule.
Make sure that no foreign objects fall into the me m ory upgrade compartment.
You mu st open the mem ory upgra de comp artmen t to remove or install a memory
module. On some devices, it is possible that opening the compartment exposes various
components. Only autho rized specialists are permitted to remove or change these
components. Therefore, be sure to ob serve the fo llowing:
Individual components can become very hot during operation. Therefore, we
recommend that you wait one hour after switching the notebook off before removing
or installing memory modules. O therwise , there is a risk of suffering burns!
As some components are exposed that are sensitive to static electricity, please take
note of chapter "
Notes on installing and removing boards and components", Page 72.
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