Fujitsu A531 Laptop User Manual


 
Removing and inst alling components
during servicing
Preparing to remove components
If you are going to remove or change system components, prepare for the removal as follows:
Please obse rve the safety information in chapter "Important note s", Page 12.
Remove the power plug from the mains outlet !
Switch the device off.
The device must not be in energy-saving m ode !
Close the LCD screen.
Remove all the cables
from the device.
Turn the de vice 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 b eing scratched.
Remove the battery
(see "
Removing the battery", Page 32).
Installing and removing memory expansion
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If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to remove and install t he memory
expansion yourself, proceed as follows:
Please obse rve the safety information in chapter "Important note s", 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 components", Page 53 .
Only use memory expansion modules that have been approved for your
notebook (see "
Technical data", P age 70).
Never use force whe n installing o r 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 o nly by authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components can become very hot during operation. T herefore, we
recommend that you wait on e 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 st atic electricity, please take
note of chapter "
Notes on installing and removing boards and components", Page 52.
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