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3. Close the LCD lid. Before opening your system case, read and follow these
precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.
Caution! Preventing Static Electricity Damage
The components inside your system are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also
known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Static electricity can cause irreparable
damage to your system; however, if you follow these preventions and precautions,
you should prevent such damage.
Static Electricity Preventions
WEAR A GROUNDING WRIST STRAP (available at most electronic stores).
Turn off the system power.
REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK.
Remove all external cords and cables.
Static Electricity Precautions
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and styrofoam in your work area.
Remove the parts from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay
parts on the outside of antistatic bags since only the inside provides antistatic protection.
Always hold cards by their edges and their metal mounting bracket. Avoid touching
components on the cards and the edge connectors that connect to expansion slots.
Never slide cards or other parts over any surface.
4. Remove the battery pack, disconnect the AC power, and then turn your
notebook over.
5. Remove the screw on the memory bay door, then use your fingernail or
flathead screwdriver to pop off the door.
Removing the memory bay door
6. To remove the memory module, gently press outward on both clips at either
end of the memory module at the same time until the memory module snaps
out of the memory socket and tilts upward.
Remove screw
Caution!
To help avoid possible damage
to your computer from static
electricity, follow these
procedures every time you
work inside your computer.
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