Removing the Hard Drive
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105
Power Switch
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109
Front USB Assembly
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111
Fan Assembly
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114
Fan Sink
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116
Processor
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118
Power Supply
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120
System Board
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122
Battery
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124
Appendix A
Power Cord Set Requirements
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126
General Requirements
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126
Japanese Power Cord Requirements
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126
Country-Specific Requirements
........................................................................................................
127
Appendix B
POST Error Messages
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128
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
.....................................................................................
129
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
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137
Appendix C
Password Security and Resetting CMOS
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141
Resetting the Password Jumper
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142
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
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142
Appendix D
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
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144
Safety and Comfort
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144
Before You Call for Technical Support
.............................................................................................
144
Helpful Hints
.....................................................................................................................................
145
Solving General Problems
................................................................................................................
147
Solving Power Problems
..................................................................................................................
151
Solving Hard Drive Problems
...........................................................................................................
153
Solving Media Card Reader Problems
.............................................................................................
156
Solving Display Problems
.................................................................................................................
158
Solving Audio Problems
...................................................................................................................
163
Solving Printer Problems
..................................................................................................................
165
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
..........................................................................................
167
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
...........................................................................................
169
Solving Network Problems
...............................................................................................................
171
Solving Memory Problems
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174
Solving Processor Problems
............................................................................................................
176
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
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176
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