CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also
known as
electrostatic discharge
(ESD).
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, follow these guidelines:
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
•
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use
them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the
inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
•
Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never
slide components over any surface.
•
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to
a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection.
•
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
Tape
Some of the procedures in this guide involve removing tape that holds cables or
components. Two types of tape are used in this notebook:
•
Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or brown tint.
•
Conductive tape is typically grey or silver.
If the existing tape cannot be reused, replace it with the same type (conductivity) of tape.
Both types of replacement tape should be non-ESD generating tape.
Do not use cellophane tape.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable
before opening the case.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the
notebook.
Important
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you should read and understand
the information in this section.
Summary of Contents for MG1
Page 1: ... MG1 SERVICEGUIDE ...
Page 11: ...5 System block diagram ...
Page 42: ...CHAPTER 1 System specifications 36 ...
Page 43: ...CHAPTER2 37 System utilities BIOS Setup Utility BIOS flash utility Removing a password lock ...
Page 56: ...CHAPTER 2 System utilities 50 ...
Page 167: ...CHAPTER5 161 Connector locations System board top connectors System board bottom connectors ...
Page 169: ...CHAPTER6 163 FRU Field Replaceable Unit list Introduction Exploded diagram FRU list ...
Page 178: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit list 172 ...
Page 185: ...APPENDIXC 179 Online support information ...
Page 190: ...Index 184 ...
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