Chapter 1: Identifying the correct manual for your Inspiron 16 7610
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Chapter 2: Working inside your computer
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Before working inside your computer
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Entering Service Mode
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Safety instructions
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Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection
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ESD field service kit
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Transporting sensitive components
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Exiting Service Mode
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After working inside your computer
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Chapter 3: Removing and installing components
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Recommended tools
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Screw list
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Major components of Inspiron 16 7610
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Base cover
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Removing the base cover
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Installing the base cover
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Memory module
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Removing the memory
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Installing the memory
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Solid-state drive—M.2 slot one
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Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
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Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive
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Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
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Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive
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Wireless card
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Removing the wireless card
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Installing the wireless card
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Battery
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Lithium-ion battery precautions
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Removing the battery
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Installing the battery
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Battery cable
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Removing the battery cable
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Installing the battery cable
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Display assembly
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Removing the display assembly
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Installing the display assembly
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I/O board
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Contents
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