ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARATION FOR DISASSEMBLY
SERIAL
NUMBER
SIDE
ACCESS PANEL
EXPANSION
CARD
(Modem or Network Card)
MEMORY
MODULE
HARD
DRIVE
DISK
DRIVE
REMOVING
THE TOP DOOR
REMOVING
THE CD STORAGE DOOR
(Lower Front Panel - Open the CD Storage Door)
OPTICAL
AND MASS STORAGE DEVICES
(CD, CD-RW and/or DVD Drive, Hard Drive, Disk Drive)
POWER
SUPPLY ASSEMBLY
FRONT
I/O BOARD
SYSTEM
BOARD COMPONENTS
(RTC Battery, Microprocessor/Heatsink Assembly) |
Preparation for Disassembly
To prepare the computer
for removal and replacement procedures, complete the following steps:
- Remove any diskette, compact disc,
or tape from the computer.
- Turn off the computer and any peripheral
devices that are connected to the computer.
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CAUTION |
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The computer
power switch should be turned off before you disconnect any cables. |
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CAUTION |
| Before doing any work
inside your computer, ground yourself by touching a metal part of
the chassis. |
- Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and then from the computer.
- Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.
- Turn the computer over on its side (open side facing up).
Important
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During disassembly,
label each cable as you remove it. Be sure to note its position
and routing. |
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