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Chapter 4. Related Service Information
Note: The service procedures are designed to help you isolate problems. They
Safety information
The following section contains the safety information that you need to be
familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer.
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after
maintenance.
v When lifting any heavy object:
1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action
v Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that
makes the equipment unsafe.
v Before you start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and
the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position.
v Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all
personnel, while you are servicing the machine.
v Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip
over it.
v Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a
machine. Ensure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your
elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
v Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a
nonconductive clip, approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
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are written with the assumption that you have model-specific training
on all computers, or that you are familiar with the computers,
functions, terminology, and service information provided in this
manual.
attempt to lift.
removes the strain from the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift
any objects that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or objects that you think are too
heavy for you.
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