Disassembly Procedures
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Disassembly Procedures
Safety Guidelines
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This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install
components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your
personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing
your computer for recycling and disposal. By performing any of these procedures you
acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to your computer will be voided.
Before you start any of the procedures in this chapter, make sure to read the following
safety guidelines and the respective instructions within the chapter.
CAUTION!
Turn off your computer and disconnect all power sources before opening the
computer cover or panels.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap
or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as
touching a connector on the back of the computer.
Take off any metal objects on your arms or fingers such as bracelets, rings or
watches and make sure your hands are completely dry. Even if your unit is
unplugged, there may still be some remaining electric charge.
If a component does not come out easily, do not forcefully remove it. Instead,
check that you are removing it correctly and that no wires or other parts are in the
way.
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the
cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are
disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect
the cable.
Recommended Equipment
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The following equipment are recommended to do the following maintenance
procedures:
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat
Flat screwdriver
Philips screwdriver
Polydrive screwdriver
Plastic tweezers
Flat plastic pry
