Table of contents
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Product description
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2
External component identification
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4
Finding your hardware and software information
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4
Locating hardware
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4
Locating software
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4
Front
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5
Right side
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6
Left side
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7
Display
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8
Top
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9
TouchPad
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9
Lights
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10
Buttons and speakers
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11
Keys
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12
Bottom
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13
3
Illustrated parts catalog
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15
Service tag
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15
Computer major components
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16
Display assembly subcomponents
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18
Mass storage devices
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20
Miscellaneous parts
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21
Sequential part number listing
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21
4
Removal and replacement procedures
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24
Preliminary replacement requirements
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24
Tools required
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24
Service considerations
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24
Plastic parts
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24
Cables and connectors
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24
Drive handling
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25
Grounding guidelines
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25
Electrostatic discharge damage
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25
Packaging and transporting guidelines
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27
Component replacement procedures
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