SATA Hard Drive Cables
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SATA Data Cable
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18
SATA Power Cable
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18
PATA Device Information
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19
ATA SMART Drives
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19
Hard Drive Capacities
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Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
Chassis Designation
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20
Microtower (MT)
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20
Electrostatic Discharge Information
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21
Generating Static
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21
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
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21
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
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22
Grounding the Work Area
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Recommended Materials and Equipment
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22
Operating Guidelines
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Routine Care
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General Cleaning Safety Precautions
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Cleaning the Computer Case
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Cleaning the Keyboard
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Cleaning the Monitor
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Cleaning the Mouse
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Service Considerations
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25
Power Supply Fan
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Tools and Software Requirements
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25
Screws
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Cables and Connectors
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26
Hard Drives
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26
Lithium Coin Cell Battery
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27
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Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
Serial Number Location
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29
Preparation for Disassembly
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30
External Security Devices
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31
Cable Lock
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Padlock
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31
HP Business PC Security Lock
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32
Computer Access Panel
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34
Front Bezel
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35
Removing Bezel Blanks
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36
Cable Management
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37
Cable Connections
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