Chapter 1: Working on your computer
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Safety instructions
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Before working inside your computer
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Safety precautions
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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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After working inside your computer
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Chapter 2: Technology and components
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DDR4
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USB features
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USB Type-C
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Advantages of DisplayPort over USB Type-C
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HDMI 2.0
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Intel Optane memory
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Enabling Intel Optane memory
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Disabling Intel Optane memory
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Chapter 3: Major components of your system
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Chapter 4: Removing and installing components
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Side cover
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Removing side cover
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Installing side cover
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Bezel
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Removing front bezel
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Installing front bezel
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Front panel door
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Opening front panel door
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Closing front panel door
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3.5-inch hard drive assembly
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Removing 3.5–inch hard drive assembly
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Installing 3.5–inch hard drive assembly
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3.5-inch hard drive
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2.5-inch hard drive assembly
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Removing the 2.5–inch hard drive assembly
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Installing the 2.5-inch drive assembly
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2.5-inch hard drive
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Optical drive
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Removing optical drive
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Installing optical drive
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M.2 SSD
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Removing M.2 SSD
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Contents
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