Removing and installing com ponents
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going to remove or change system components, prepare for the removal as follows:
Please observe the s afety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 12.
Remove the power plug from the mains outlet !
► Switch the device off.
The device must not be in energy-saving mode !
► Close the LCD screen.
► Remove all the cables
from the device.
► 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.
► Rem o v e the battery
(see "
Removing the battery", Page 30).
Installing and removing memory expansion
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If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to remove and install the memory
expansion yourself, proceed as follows:
Please observe the s afety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 12.
When installing/removing memory modules, the battery must be removed fro m
the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the powe r supply,
see "
Prep aring t o remove compo nents", Page 50.
Only use memory expansion modules that have been a pproved for your
notebook (see "
Technical data " , Page 66).
Never use force when installing or removing a memory extension.
Make sure that foreign objects d o not fall into the memory extension compartment.
You must open the service compartment to remove or install a memory module. On some devices,
opening the compartment may expose other components. These components should be removed
and replaced only by authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components can become very hot during operation. T herefo re, we
recommend that you wait one hour after switching off the notebook 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 in stalling and removing boards and component s", Page 49.
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