Tools And Equipment - Toshiba 710CDT Maintenance Manual

Tools and Equipment

The use of ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) equipment is very important for your safety and the
safety of those around you. Proper use of these devices will improve the success rate of your
repairs and lower the costs for damaged or destroyed parts. The following equipment is
necessary to disassemble and reassemble the computer:
One M2 Phillips screwdriver to remove and replace screws.
Tweezers, to lift out screws that you cannot grasp with your fingers.
ESD mats for the floor and the table you are working on.
An ESD wrist strap or heel grounder.
Anti-static carpeting or flooring.
Air ionizers in highly static sensitive areas.
Screw Tightening Torque
When you fasten screws, be sure to follow the torque requirements listed below.
Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical
shorts or other damage if screws or components become loose.
M2 0.22 N·m (2.2 kgf·cm)
M2.5 0.36 N·m (3.5 kgf·cm)
FDD 0.22 N·m (2.2 kgf·cm)
HDD 0.3 N·m (3.1 kgf·cm) or less
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