Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect repa ir may greatly endanger the user (e lectric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.
Components
Serv icing
You may remove and install the components described in this chapter yourself
after consulting the H otline/Help De sk .
If you remove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Help
Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.
Notes on installing and removing boards
and components
• Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
• Always remove the battery.
• Take care when you use the locking m e chanisms on the battery a nd 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 must always observe the following
points:
• You must always d ischarge static build up (e.g. by touching a grounded
object) before working.
• The equipment and tools you use must be free of sta tic cha rges.
• 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 board s fitted with ESDs.
Removing and installing the
battery
How to remove an d reinsta ll a ba ttery is described in the "Removing
and installing the battery", Page 30 chapter.
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