Fujitsu A512 Laptop User Manual


 
Removing and installing components
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going to re move or change system components, prepare for the removal as follows:
Please observe the safety 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 t he device.
Turn the device over and place it on a stable, at and clean surface. If necessary, lay an
anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the device from being scratched.
Re m ov 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 y ourself, proceed as follows:
Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 12.
When installing/removing memory modules, the battery must be removed from
the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the power supply,
see "
Preparing to remove componen ts", Page 50.
Only use memory expansion modules that have been approved for your
notebook (see "
Technica l data", Page 66).
Never use force when 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. Th ese components should be removed
and replaced only by authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components c an become very hot during operation. Therefore, we
recommend th at you wait one hour after switching off the notebook before removing
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 rem oving boards and components", Page 49.
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