avmontere

Avmontere is a verb in Norwegian (commonly bokmål) meaning to dismantle or remove a component from its mounting. It is used in contexts ranging from mechanical parts and electrical devices to furniture and software, where a component or subsystem is detached or taken apart.

Etymology and usage notes: the term is formed from the prefix av- meaning off or away and the verb montere, which means to mount or install. The noun avmontering denotes the act of disassembly or removal. In some contexts, especially in computing, avmontere is used to describe unmounting a storage volume or filesystem.

Contexts and applications: in automotive and mechanical maintenance, avmontere describes removing parts such as panels, assemblies, or fasteners from a machine. In electronics and consumer devices, it refers to detaching modules, boards, or housings. In information technology, avmontere is used for unmounting file systems or devices, effectively disconnecting them from the operating environment to prevent data loss or to enable replacement or servicing.

Safety and procedure: typical practice involves ensuring power is off and any stored energy is discharged, supporting the component to prevent damage, identifying and labeling fasteners and connectors, loosening fasteners in a safe sequence, and carefully detaching connectors or assemblies without forcing parts. After removal, parts should be stored or packaged to avoid damage, and reassembly should follow the reverse steps, verifying proper alignment and secure mounting.

See also: montere, avmontering, afmontering (Danish), unmount (computing).