Toshiba Equium 5160D Series Preliminary Maintenance Manual page 47

CAUTION:
replacement
the required specifications. Never use non-
standard parts.
fall into the
circuits, fires, or other internal
damage.
the correct
other Equium™ parts in place.
Make sure all screws are securely fastened. Loose screws can
cables to the
been disconnected.
the
recommended by Toshiba.
Before You Begin
In addition to the safety precautions listed in section 4.1.1, review and become familiar with
the following points, which will also help you avoid personal injury and damage to the
computer.
Only disassemble the computer if it is not operating correctly.
Use only the correct and approved tools.
Make sure the working environment (whether you are using or storing the
computer) is free of the following elements:
• Contaminates
• Static electricity
• Extreme heat, cold, or humidity
Make sure the FRU you are replacing is causing the faulty operation by
performing the appropriate diagnostic tests described in Chapter 3 of this manual.
Do not perform any operations that are not necessary and use only the described
procedures for disassembling and replacing FRUs.
Do not remove cables by pulling on the cables. Instead, remove cables by pulling
the connector out of the socket.
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To avoid damage to the computer:
1. When you change a component, make sure the
2. Metal objects such as screws or paper clips that
3. When assembling the computer, make sure to use
cause short circuits, resulting in heat, smoke, or fire.
4. Before removing components, make sure all
5. Be sure to use the AC power cable that came with
component meets
computer can cause short
screws to secure FRUs and
component have
computer or one