Tools And Equipment; Screw Tightening Torque - Toshiba Qosmio X300 Maintenance Manual

4 Replacement Procedures

Tools and Equipment

For your safety and that of other people in the working environment, it is strongly recommended
that you use electrostatic discharge (ESD) equipment. The proper use of this equipment will
ensure successful repair work and reduce the costs for repairing damaged components. The
equipment and tools required for disassembly and reassembly are:
One 2 mm Phillips screwdriver
One 4 mm flat-blade screwdriver
Torx screwdriver
Tweezers (for pulling out screws)
ESD mats (for the floor and work desks)
An ESD wrist strap or heel grounder
Anti-static carpets or flooring
Air ionizers (for highly electrostatic sensitive areas)
A plastic card (in credit card size)

Screw Tightening Torque

To secure screws, follow the torque values listed below. Over tightening can damage
components and screws. Under tightening can loosen the screw or cause screws to come off,
which may result in short circuits or other damage.
M2x3
M2x3 (ODD Module to ODD Bracket)
M2x4
M2x4(TMA Thermal Module to TMA-PLATE)
M2x6
M2x6(Thermal Fan to MB standoff)
M2.5x4
M2.5x6
M2.5x10
M3x3
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1.2~1.5Kgf-cm
1.5~2.0Kgf-cm
1.5~2.0Kgf-cm
2.0~2.5Kgf-cm
1.5~2.0Kgf-cm
2.0~2.5Kgf-cm
2.5~3.0Kgf-cm
2.5~4.5Kgf-cm
2.5~3.0Kgf-cm
1.5~2.5Kgf-cm
4-6