Table of contents
1
Product description
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2
External component identification
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6
Identifying hardware
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6
Top components
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7
Display components
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7
Wireless antenna locations
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8
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (select models only)
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9
Keys
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10
Lights
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11
TouchPad
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12
Left-side components
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13
Right-side components
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14
Front components
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14
Bottom components
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15
3
Illustrated parts catalog
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16
Service tag
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16
Computer major components
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18
Mass storage devices
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24
Display assembly subcomponents - TouchScreen
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26
Display assembly subcomponents - traditional
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27
Miscellaneous parts
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28
Sequential part number listing
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29
4
Removal and replacement procedures
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36
Preliminary replacement requirements
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36
Tools required
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36
Service considerations
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36
Plastic parts
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36
Cables and connectors
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36
Drive handling
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37
Grounding guidelines
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37
Electrostatic discharge damage
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37
Packaging and transporting guidelines
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39
Component replacement procedures
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40
Service tag
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41
Computer feet
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42
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