Compaq 1592DMT Compaq Armada 1500 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and - Page 3

Laser Safety All Compaq systems, equipped with CD-ROM drives, comply with appropriate safety standard including IEC 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product. It does not emit hazardous light; the beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance. CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. ! WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the CD ROM installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label is located on the outside of the system being serviced. A similar label also appears on the internal CD-ROM installed in the system. LASER INFO Laser Type: Wave Length: Divergence Angle: Output Power: Polarization: Numerical Aperture: Semiconductor GaAIAs 780 +/- 35 nm 53.5 Degree +/- 1.5 Degree Less than 0.2mW or 10,869 W•m-2sr-1 Circular 0.45 +/- 0.04 Only authorized technicians, service provider, dealer, or reseller should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard as well as void the warranty. xii Preface