Panasonic PalmSight PV-L750, Service Manual

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
There are special components used in this equipment which are
important for safety. These parts are marked by in the Schematic
Diagrams, Circuit Board Layout, Exploded Views and
Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts
should be replaced with manufacturer's specified parts to prevent
X-RADIATION, shock, fire, or other hazards. Do not modify the
original design without permission of manufacturer.
2. An Isolation Transformer should always be used during the
servicing of AC Adaptor whose chassis is not isolated from the
AC power line. Use a transformer of adequate power rating as this
protects the technician from accidents resulting in personal injury
from electrical shocks. It will also protect AC Adaptor from being
damaged by accidental shorting that may occur during servicing.
3. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit
is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
4. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as
insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
5. After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to
prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two
prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter, between the
jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on the
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