IBM 92P1836 manual FRU replacement notices, Screw notices

Part Number: 92P1836

Important

This publication contains product-specific parts information for IBM ThinkPad Dock, ThinkPad Dock II, ThinkPad Port Replicator, ThinkPad Mini Dock, and ThinkPad Port Replicator II products.

This publication is intended for trained service personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products.

Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad products, be sure to review the safety information on the hardware maintenance manual of the ThinkPad computer.

FRU replacement notices

This section contains notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU.

Screw notices

Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In IBM ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics:

vThey maintain tight connections.

vThey do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration.

vThey are harder to tighten.

vThey should be used only once.

Do the following when you service this machine:

vKeep the screw kit (for the P/N, see “Parts list” on page 14) in your tool bag.

vAlways use new screws.

vUse a torque screwdriver if you have one.

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