Toshiba T2150 series - Tools and Equipment; Screw tightening torque

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T2150 Series
Tools and Equipment
The use of ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) equipment is very important for your safety and the
safety of those around you. Proper use of these devices will increase the success rate of your
repairs and lower the cost for damaged or destroyed parts. The following equipment is
necessary to disassemble and reassemble the T2150 series:
❑ One M2 Phillips screwdriver to remove and replace screws.
❑ Tweezers, to lift out screws that you cannot grasp with your fingers.
❑ ESD mats for the floor and the table you are working on.
❑ An ESD wrist strap or heel grounder.
❑ Anti-static carpeting or flooring.
❑ Air ionizers in highly static sensitive areas.
Screw tightening torque
When you fasten screws, be sure to consult the following torque list. Overtightening can
damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other
damage if screws or components come loose.
❑ M2 0.22 NÝm (2.2 kgfÝcm)
❑ M2.5 0.36 NÝm (3.5 kgfÝcm)
❑ FDD 0.22 NÝm (2.2 kgfÝcm)
❑ HDD 0.3 NÝm (3.1 kgfÝcm) or less