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 dischargeāESD 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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2 Major components of your system
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3 Disassembly and reassembly
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Recommended tools
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Screw list
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Left-side cover
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Removing the left-side cover
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Installing the left-side cover
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Front cover
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Removing the front cover
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Installing the front cover
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2.5-inch hard drive
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Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive
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Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive
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2.5-inch hard drive bracket
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Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive bracket
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Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive bracket
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3.5-inch hard drive
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Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive
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3.5-inch hard drive bracket
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Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket
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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket
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Slim optical-drive
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Removing the Optical Disk Drive
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Installing the Optical Disk Drive
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Slim optical-drive bracket
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Removing the slim ODD bracket
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Installing the slim ODD bracket
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Chassis fan
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Removing the chassis fan
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Installing the chassis fan
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Memory modules
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Removing the memory modules
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Installing the memory modules
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Contents
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