Removing and installing components
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going to remove or change system components, prepare for the removal as follows:
Please ob se rve the safety information in c hapter "Important notes", Page 13.
Remove the power plug from the m ains 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 th e device from being scratched.
► Remove the b attery
(see "
Removing a battery", Page 37).
Installing and removing memory expansion
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If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to remove and install the memo ry
expansion yourself, proceed as follows:
Please ob se rve the safety information in c hapter "Important notes", Page 13.
When installing/removing memory modules, the battery must be rem oved from
the notebook and th e notebook must not be connected to the power supply,
see "
Preparing t o rem ove components", Page 73.
Only use mem ory expansion modules that have been approved for your
notebook (see "
Technical specifications", Page 88).
Never use force whe n installing or removing a memory extension.
Make sure that foreign objects do 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. Therefore, we
recommend that you wa it on e hour after switching off the notebook before re moving
or installing memory modules. Otherwise, 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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