1 Working on your computer
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Safety instructions
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Turning off your computer — Windows 10
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Before working inside your computer
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After working inside your computer
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2 Technology and components
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Processors
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DDR4
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USB features
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USB Type-C
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HDMI 2.0
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Advantages of DisplayPort over USB Type-C
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3 Removing and installing components
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Recommended tools
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Screw size list
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Micro motherboard layout
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Side cover
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Removing side cover
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Installing side cover
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Hard drive assembly—2.5 inch
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Removing 2.5–inch hard drive assembly
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Removing the 2.5–inch drive from the drive bracket
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Installing the 2.5 inch hard drive into the drive bracket
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Installing 2.5–inch drive assembly
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Heat sink blower
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Removing heat sink blower
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Installing heat sink blower
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Speaker
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Removing speaker
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Installing speaker
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Memory modules
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Removing memory module
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Installing memory module
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Heat sink
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Removing heat sink
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Installing heat sink
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Processor
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Removing processor
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Installing processor
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WLAN card
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Removing the WLAN card
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Installing the WLAN card
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Contents
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