Screw Tightening Torque - Toshiba Portege M100 Maintenance Manual

4 Replacement Procedures

Screw Tightening Torque

When you fasten screws, be sure to follow the torque list below.
CAUTION: Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result
in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose.
NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screw driver for quick and easy
operations.
q M2
q M2.5
q FDD
q HDD
q LCD (internal use)
NOTE: The computer contains several flat-head screws. These screws have less contact
area with the screwdriver, so be careful to press firmly enough to prevent the
screwdriver from slipping out and damaging the screw head.
4-6
0.17 N·m (1.7 kgf·cm)
0.30 N·m (3.0 kgf·cm)
0.22 N m (2.2 kgf cm)
0.3 N m (3.1 kgf cm) or less
0.176 N m ± 0.22 N m
PORTEGE M100 Maintenance Manual (960-452)
4.1 General