SONY VGNFS315B
Service Manual

Service and Inspection Precautions
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Caution Markings foe Lithium/Ion BatteryThe following or similar texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the operating and the service instructions.

* *1.Obey precautionary markings and instructions * Labels and stamps on the cabinet, *chassis, and components are as away from hot or high -voltage parts. When mounting parts or routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicat the original layout. 4. Inspect after completing service After servicing, inspect to make Sure that all screws, components, And wiring have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and confirm safety. 5.When replacing chip components� Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum capacitors is easily Damaged by heat., 6.When handing flexible print boards� T he temperature of the soldering-Iron tip shoul be about 270 . Do not apply the tip more than the same pattern. Handle patterns with care; never apply force three times to

*requiring special precautions. Be *sure to observe these precautions, *as well as all precautions listed in * t h e o p e r a t i n g m a n u a l an d o t h e r *associated documents.. *2.Use designated parts only *The set �s components possess important safety *characteristics, such as noncombustibility and the *ability to tolerate large voltages. * Be sure that replacement parts possess the same

incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep Away from children..

* safety characteristics as the originals. Also *remember that the mark, *which appears in circuit *diagrams and parts lists, denotes components that *have particularly important safety functions be extra * sure to use only the designated components. *3. Always follow the original design when *m o u n t i n g p a r t s a n d routing wires *

Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

* The original layout includes various *safety features, such as inclusion of *insulating materials (tubes and tape) and *the mounting of parts above the printer *board. In addition, internal wiring has *been routed and clamped so as to keep it

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