Contents
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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USB features
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USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB)
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Speed
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Applications
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Compatibility
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HDMI 1.4
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HDMI 1.4 Features
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Advantages of HDMI
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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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System board layout
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Cover
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Removing the cover
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Installing the cover
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Front Bezel
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Removing the front bezel
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Installing the front bezel
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Cooling shroud
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Removing the cooling shroud
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Installing the cooling shroud
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Expansion card
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Removing the PCIe X1 expansion card-optional
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Installing the PCIe X1 expansion card–optional
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Removing the PCIe X16 expansion card–optional
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Installing the PCIe X16 expansion card–optional
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Installing PCIe expansion card in slot 1– optional
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3.5-inch hard drive chassis
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Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive chassis
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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive chassis
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3.5-inch hard drive
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Drive cage
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Removing the drive cage
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Installing the drive cage
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Optical drive
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