Personal Computer User Manual

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview
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.
M2 (2mm) 0.167 N·m (1.7 kgf·cm)
M2.5 (2.5mm) 0.294 N·m (3.0 kgf·cm)
M3 (3mm) 0.549 N·m (5.6 kgf·cm)
NOTE: To prevent damage to THIN HEAD screws, use type 0 bit philips screwdriver.
Press along the axis of the screwdriver while turning the screw. This is because
the contact area between the screw and driver is less than for a pan head screw
(standard pan-shaped screw head).
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